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'Bleeding Kansas' Debuts at Shepherdstown Opera House This Weekend

‘Bleeding Kansas’ completes first weekend of two at the Shepherdstown Opera House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that 'Bleeding Kansas,' the inaugural production by the Town Run Theater Company, debuted at the Shepherdstown Opera House last weekend. Set in the

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

The abolitionist who backed John Brown is the focus of May 19 lecture Herald-Mail Media | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A lecture on abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson will be held on May 19 at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown. Historian Richard Smith will discuss Higginson'

Martinsburg's Spring Concert and Founder's Day Celebrations

Around the Region - May 7 The Journal | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on upcoming events in Martinsburg and Spring Mills, including the Berkeley Community Chorus's spring concert 'Regards to Broadway' on May 17, showcasing songs from beloved musicals at The Apollo

Explore Historic Homes on Annual House and Garden Tour

Explore Historic Homes on Annual House and Garden Tour

Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council hosting 67th annual House and Garden Tour The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Staff The Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council's 67th annual House and Garden Tour will take place on April 26 and 27, showcasing historic homes across Martinsburg, Kearneysville, and Gerrardstown. Attendees can explore architectural

Significant Police Activity Recorded Across Charles Town Areas

Police Logs for April 18 The Journal | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Staff In a detailed report by The Journal, local law enforcement documented a variety of incidents occurring on April 16 across areas like Charles Town and Ranson. The police logs included responses to a cardiac arrest on Archer

Shepherdstown Opera House Hosts 'Bleeding Kansas' Production

Bleeding Kansas coming to Shepherdstown Opera House The Journal | Sunday, April 13, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that tickets are available for 'Bleeding Kansas,' the inaugural production of the Town Run Theater Company at the iconic Shepherdstown Opera House. Scheduled for May 16-18 and May 23-25, this

Easter Celebrations, Theater, and Tree Giveaways in Local Events

Around the Region - April 13, 2025 The Journal | Friday, April 11, 2025 By Staff In the latest update from The Journal, Marlowe Assembly of God in Falling Waters has moved its Easter Eggstravaganza to Sunday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. Meanwhile, tickets are now available for the upcoming