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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.

Breakfast With Santa Thrives at Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown

Breakfast With Santa returns to pre-pandemic numbers at Blue Moon Cafe The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club successfully hosted its annual Breakfast With Santa at Blue Moon Cafe, attracting a crowd that reflected pre-pandemic attendance levels. Since 2018, community members have enjoyed

Shepherdstown's Town Run Watershed Receives Grant for Conservation

Town Run Watershed receives $5k in grant funding The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Staff The Town Run Watershed Steering Committee in Shepherdstown has secured a $5,000 Stream Partners Grant for the second consecutive year, aimed at improving stream health and engaging the local community in conservation

Celebrate the Holidays with Concerts and a Lantern Parade

Celebrate the Holidays with Concerts and a Lantern Parade

Holiday concerts, Lantern parade and guided hike The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson highlights holiday festivities in local towns through the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, running from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, featuring classical performances in Shepherdstown, Charles Town, and Harpers Ferry,

Paul Espinosa Back in the Saddle with Racing Commission Role

Paul Espinosa Back in the Saddle with Racing Commission Role

Off to the races, again The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson After serving as a delegate since 2012, Paul Espinosa returns to his roots in horse racing by joining the West Virginia Racing Commission. Following an unsuccessful Senate primary election against Patricia Rucker, Espinosa'

Shepherdstown Author Matthew Kushin Releases Debut Novel

Shepherdstown Author Matthew Kushin Releases Debut Novel

Local professor publishes debut novel, 'Beware the Smart Kids' The Journal | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a recent feature by The Journal, Shepherdstown's own Matthew Kushin, a communications professor at Shepherd University, has published his debut novel, 'Beware the Smart Kids.'

Shepherdstown's Historic Market House Becomes Welcome Center

Shepherdstown opens welcome center in former library site The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the grand opening of the Shepherdstown Welcome Center, located at the historic Market House. This landmark, once home to the town's library, has been transformed to

Festive Family Day Celebrates Local Veterans in Martinsburg

Festive Family Day Celebrates Local Veterans in Martinsburg

DAR and SAR support Family Day for the 167th Airlift Wing The Journal | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 By Staff Recently, members of the West Virginia Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WVDAR) and the General Adam Stephen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) collaborated for a Family