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Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a historic town at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Known for its picturesque scenery and rich history, it was the site of John Brown's raid in 1859, which played a significant role in sparking the U.S. Civil War. Today, it's a popular destination for hiking, history tours, and river activities, drawing visitors to its well-preserved national historical park.

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Unsung Hero ZaBarr Jones receives Quilt of Valor The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Toni Milbourne ZaBarr Jones, honored as an Unsung Hero by The Journal, received a Quilt of Valor during his visit home for Christmas. Originally from Jefferson County, he serves at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and

Harpers Ferry Author Chronicles Life Aboard Cold War Submarines

Harpers Ferry Author Chronicles Life Aboard Cold War Submarines

Local author publishes book about time on submarines during Cold War The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Eric Jones Harpers Ferry native Henry Rausch has released a memoir titled 'Submerged: Life on a Fast Attack Submarine in the Last Days of the Cold War,' detailing his unique

Historic Events in Charles Town and Beyond: A Weekly Review

Historic Events in Charles Town and Beyond: A Weekly Review

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Staff The Bluefield Daily Telegraph recounts significant events in West Virginia history, highlighting key moments such as the execution of abolitionist John Brown in Charles Town, the opening of the Charles Town Race Track, and the

Local Girls Named Little Maids for Shenandoah Festival

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announces selection of Little Maids The Winchester Star | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Star staff report The Winchester Star reports that five young girls from local communities, including Harpers Ferry and Winchester, have been named Little Maids in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XCVIII, set to

Holiday Worship Services in Martinsburg and Surrounding Areas

Church Bulletins for December 27, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Staff The Journal presents an overview of church services across various congregations in the area for the final Sunday of December 2024. Local churches such as Arden United Methodist, Bunker Hill United Methodist, Falling Waters Presbyterian, and

Restoration of Harpers Ferry's Historic First Zion Church

Restoration of Harpers Ferry's Historic First Zion Church

The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation continues restoration of the First Zion Church The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation is restoring the First Zion Church in Harpers Ferry, an important site for the local Black community, which flourished alongside nearby Storer

Recent Arraignments Highlight Legal Challenges in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a series of arraignments in Berkeley County's Magistrate Court, detailing charges ranging from domestic battery in Martinsburg to DUI offenses affecting residents from Inwood and beyond. Notable cases involve individuals from