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Experience Appalachia: Art Exhibit in Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown exhibit to bring Appalachian culture to life Herald-Mail Media | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Experience Shepherdstown is hosting an art exhibit called 'Experience Appalachia' from September 5 to 28 at the Shepherdstown Welcome Center. This showcase of Appalachian culture coincides with the Appalachian Heritage Festival

Shepherdstown Film Society Kicks Off Fall Season with Classic Films

Shepherdstown Film Society opens fall season with four thought‑provokers Herald-Mail Media | Saturday, August 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Film Society will launch its fall season on September 5 with a screening of the Oscar-winning classic 'Babette’s Feast.' Taking place at the historic Shepherdstown Opera

Shepherdstown Hosts Global Fly-Fishing Film Festival

Fly-fishing film fest lands in Shepherdstown with global stories Herald-Mail Media | Friday, August 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The International Fly-Fishing Film Festival is set to take place in Shepherdstown on August 28, showcasing seven films that delve into adventure, conservation, and the culture surrounding fly fishing. Hosted at the

Shepherdstown Rotary’s Backpack Initiative Aids Local Students

Shepherdstown Rotary helps 160 students start school prepared Herald-Mail Media | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Rotary Club is supporting local elementary students by distributing 160 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in schools like T.A. Lowery, North Jefferson, Ranson, and Blue Ridge, as well

Potomac River Treatment Near Harpers Ferry to Control Black Flies

Maryland to treat Potomac River to fight black flies near Harpers Ferry Herald-Mail Media | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Maryland Department of Agriculture plans to treat a section of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry to control black fly populations. Scheduled for August 11, the intervention involves

Free Concert Celebrates Jazz Legend Don Redman in Harpers Ferry

Don Redman’s music returns to Harpers Ferry for one-night concert Herald-Mail Media | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is set to host a free concert on August 8 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the legacy of jazz legend Don Redman, who attended

Shepherd University Launches Peace Corps Prep Program for Local Students

Want to serve the world? Shepherd’s new Peace Corps Prep can help Herald-Mail Media | Saturday, August 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has joined a select group of colleges as a Peace Corps Prep institution, empowering students from local areas like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry to engage