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Charles Town

Charles Town, West Virginia, is a historic city founded in 1786. Known for its rich heritage, it's the county seat of Jefferson County and features well-preserved architecture, museums, and the courthouse where abolitionist John Brown was tried. The city offers scenic views, quaint shops, and a gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, making it a charming destination steeped in American history.

Potomac Valley Audubon Society Offers Nature Journaling in Charles Town

PVAS to host Nature Journaling The Journal | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Staff The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is hosting a Nature Journaling event on Saturday, August 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the scenic Cool Spring Preserve in Charles Town. This creative and relaxing session is open

Discover Local Art at Charles Town's Firehouse Gallery

Discover Local Art at Charles Town's Firehouse Gallery

There's always something new at Firehouse Gallery The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Firehouse Gallery in Charles Town offers a dynamic platform for local artists from the Eastern Panhandle to showcase and sell their artwork. Located in the historic C. Broadway Rouss

Upcoming Community Events and Religious Gatherings in Winchester

Upcoming Community Events and Religious Gatherings in Winchester

Religious services & events The Winchester Star | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Star reports on several upcoming religious events and community gatherings, including an indoor bake/yard sale at Fairview Lutheran Church, a free lunch at Open Door United Church of Christ, and an annual homecoming

Shepherdstown's Potomac River Artists Guild Marks 25 Years

Potomac River Artists Guild celebrates 25 years of artistic growth, excellence together The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Staff The Potomac River Artists Guild, based in Shepherdstown, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2025. At their recent Fine Art Show and Sale at the War Memorial Building, long-standing

Ranson and Charles Town Residents Urged to Join Red Cross Efforts

'A big ask': Local Red Cross in dire need of disaster-response volunteers The Winchester Star | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The American Red Cross is urgently seeking disaster-response volunteers as natural disasters become more frequent and severe, impacting communities including Ranson and Charles Town. Deborah Fleming,

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

'Evelyn Smythe': Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a poignant story featured in The Journal, Charles Town resident Robin Masnick shares her journey of resilience and creativity following a tragic motorcycle accident involving

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members hear from Jefferson’s municipal mayors The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Harpers Ferry, the mayors from Charles Town, Ranson, and other municipalities updated attendees on local developments. Charles Town Mayor Michael George, who took