The Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project at Shepherd University is hosting several events this month in conjunction with the Appalachian Heritage Festival. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities
A Blues Legend Comes Alive! — Sep 16
The Friends of Shepherdstown Library (FOSL) will host Doris Fields on September 16 (Thu), 6:30 pm in the pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park (4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV). Fields will be portraying legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, performing and answering questions in character. Read the Full Story >>
Speak Story Series presents Bil Lepp — Sep 14
Speak Story Series presents storyteller Bil Lepp in an online performance on September 14 (Tue) at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Movie In The Park: Ratatouille — Sep 11
t Morgan’s Grove Park (4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV), showing the 2007 film Ratatouille. Read the Full Story >>
Historian Dianne Roman Presents The Ladies’ Garland — Sep 8
Historic Shepherdstown & Museum will host a presentation on September 8 (Wed) at 7 pm by print historian Dianne Roman, featuring her research on The Ladies’ Garland, a magazine for women published in Harpers Ferry between 1824 and 1827 by John Gallaher. Roman has an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and a doctoral degree in Media, Art & Text from Virginia Commonwealth University. Read the Full Story >>
Upstream Downstream Podcast Returns– Sep 4
The Stubblefield Institute will be releasing new episodes of the podcast Upstream Downstream in cooperation with the ListenLearnEngage Initiative. Listen on Saturdays beginning September 4th at 11 am on 89.7 WSHC-FM. Episodes will also be available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, and Anchor. To learn more about the Stubblefield Institute or to keep up with Read the Full Story >>
Silas House – August 23
Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities presents Activist and Author Silas House. Read the Full Story >>
Winchester Greek Festival – August 14 & 15
For something a little different, visit the annual Greek Festival in Winchester. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair – August 22 to 28
Get ready for a full week of fun and entertainment at the 68th annual Jefferson County Fair! Read the Full Story >>
Speak Stories Series Presents: Diane Macklin – August 10
Speak Stories Series hosts storyteller Diane Macklin for an online performance on August 10 (Tue) at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Master Gardener Classes
tension Master Gardener Class is a hands-on program that covers topics such as soil health, botany, pest identification & management, weeds, trees, and fruits & vegetables Read the Full Story >>
Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society – Aug 14 & 15
The Bridge Gallery is hosting its Annual Art Bazaar to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Exhibit at Berkeley Arts Council – Jul 7 to Aug 7
Local artists Mary Jo Sims and John Turner are exhibiting paintings, drawings, collage, prints and mixed media artwork at the Berkeley Art Works. Read the Full Story >>
PVAS Evening Firefly Walk — June 26
Celebrate the magic of ‘firefly season’ with an evening firefly walk at Cool Spring Preserve with Ariel Firebaugh, Director of Scientific Engagement at Blandy Experimental Farm, a UVA research facility and arboretum located near Winchester, VA. Stroll along the trails of the preserve and learn why fireflies flash, what they eat, and other fun facts Read the Full Story >>
Summer Solstice Nature Journaling — June 19
In celebration of the Summer Solstice weekend, join Carolyn Duckworth at Cool Springs Preserve for a learning session on journaling. Read the Full Story >>