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Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state, founded in 1762. Located along the Potomac River, it's home to Shepherd University and known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and lively downtown area. The town hosts numerous cultural events and festivals, attracting visitors to its unique shops, cafes, and theaters. Shepherdstown blends small-town charm with intellectual energy, making it a distinctive destination in the Eastern Panhandle.

Advance Care Planning Events in Kearneysville Enhance End-of-Life Choices

Advance Care Planning Events in Kearneysville Enhance End-of-Life Choices

Advance care planning sessions set in the Panhandle The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Hospice of the Panhandle is hosting advance care planning sessions in Kearneysville to educate locals on documenting healthcare preferences, aligning end-of-life care with individual values. This initiative coincides with National Healthcare Decision Day

Charles Town Museum Marks 60 Years with Historic Exhibit

Charles Town Museum Marks 60 Years with Historic Exhibit

Jefferson County Museum celebrates 60th anniversary with new exhibit The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Charles Town's Jefferson County Museum has officially reopened to commemorate its 60th anniversary, showcasing a new exhibit that chronicles local history from prehistoric times through significant

Charles Town Hands Off! Rally Unites Voices Against Government Actions

Charles Town Hands Off! Rally Unites Voices Against Government Actions

1,000 protesters make their voices heard at Hands Off! Rally in Charles Town The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, a diverse crowd of around a thousand people gathered in Charles Town to protest actions taken by the federal government. The Hands Off! Rally, organized

Shepherdstown Library to Install Bird-Safe Glass for Conservation

Shepherdstown Public Library and garden stewards to install bird-safe glass retrofits The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Staff The Garden Stewards, in collaboration with Shepherdstown Public Library, are enhancing bird conservation efforts by installing bird-safe glass retrofits on library windows to prevent bird collisions, a major cause of bird

Shepherd University Hosts 99th Annual WV Academy of Science Meeting

Shepherd University Hosts 99th Annual WV Academy of Science Meeting

Young scientists rally at Shepherd for 99th annual meeting The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Shepherd University, the West Virginia Academy of Science held its 99th annual meeting, bringing together scientists from various institutions, including local schools like Spring Mills High School. President Dr. Mary J.

WVU Medicine Offers Virtual Leader Training in Martinsburg

For your health for April 7 The Journal | Sunday, April 6, 2025 By Staff WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are providing a free virtual leader training program for the Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops, aimed at empowering locals in towns such as Martinsburg and Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown's Read-A-Palooza Supports Local Literacy Efforts

'Read-A-Palooza' raises money to help local kids access books The Journal | Saturday, April 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on Read-A-Palooza, a lively event held at Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, aimed at promoting literacy among local youth through Read Aloud West Virginia. The initiative, rejuvenated