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Shepherdstown's 26th Annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea

Shepherdstown's 26th Annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea

Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea to return for its 26th year The Journal | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea is set for May 17-18 in Shepherdstown, offering a delightful self-guided tour of local gardens and a formal tea service.

Shepherdstown's Tabler Farm Hosts Largest Earth Day Celebration

Shepherdstown's Tabler Farm Hosts Largest Earth Day Celebration

Tabler Farm holds sustainable celebration of Earth Day The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tabler Farm in Shepherdstown hosted its largest Earth Day celebration yet, engaging the local community with sustainable activities such as a clothes swap, bonfire music jamming, and guided farm tours. Organized by Shepherd

Shepherd University Premieres Oratorio on Mine Wars

Shepherd University Premieres Oratorio on Mine Wars

'Sprinkle Coast Dust on My Grave': Masterworks Chorale to premiere new oratorio inspired by Mine Wars The Journal | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a groundbreaking event, Shepherd University alumni Walker Williams will premiere his oratorio, 'Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave', on Friday

Shepherdstown's Spring Peep Show Celebrates Creativity and Charity

Shepherdstown's Spring Peep Show Celebrates Creativity and Charity

Spring Peep Show takes playful twist on popular Easter treat The Journal | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spring Peep Show returned to Shepherdstown's The Station, celebrating creativity and community spirit with dioramas made from Peeps. Organized by Todd Cotgreave, the event drew participants who crafted

Easter Parade and Market Celebrate Community Spirit in Shepherdstown

Easter Parade and Market Celebrate Community Spirit in Shepherdstown

Spring Parade, Easter egg hunt and market draw crowd to Shepherdstown The Journal | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, Shepherdstown hosted a series of vibrant Easter events, including a colorful Spring Parade and the much-anticipated Easter Egg Hunt organized by Amanda Farone. Families from the surrounding area

Shepherdstown Art Students Showcase Personal Health Journeys

Shepherdstown Art Students Showcase Personal Health Journeys

Shepherd University capstone projects highlight personal struggles with health, self perception The Journal | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During April, Shepherd University’s senior art students showcased their capstone projects in Shepherdstown, highlighting themes of health and self-perception. Notably, artists Shelby Fernatt and Collin Harper collaborated on the

Community Markets Inc. Relocates to Shepherdstown Office

Community Markets Inc. Relocates to Shepherdstown Office

Community Markets Inc. makes move to new business space in Shepherdstown The Journal | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Community Markets Inc. (CMI) has relocated to a new office in Shepherdstown after being based in Charles Town for four years. Founded by local entrepreneurs Guido Ellsworth and Paul Buede,