Calendar of Events Celebrating History of Jefferson County WV
This page describes events sponsored by or benefiting the Jefferson County Historical Society as well as links to other web sites hosted by groups conducting historic events in nearby parts of West Virginia and adjacent states throughout the year.
2010 Jefferson County Historical Society Calendar of Events
January 9 - 10:00 am. JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street
January 11 - Between September 2009 and May 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the fourth of the series on January 11, Dr. Keith Alexander, Historic Preservation Professor at Shepherd University will discuss the history of 18th century waterfront commerce near Shepherdstown. Dr. Alexander’s presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
February 8 - Between September 2009 and May 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the fifth of the series on February 8, Mr. Jim (Coach) Taylor will present a new video describing Black History of Jefferson County. Mr. Taylor’s presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
March 6 - 10:00 am. JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum, Samuel St.
March 8 - Between September 2009 and May 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the sixth of the series on March 8, Mr. Walter Washington and Ms. Betsy Wells, direct descendants of the George Washington’s brothers Samuel and John Augustine, respectively, will discuss the history of the Washington Family in Jefferson County. Their presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
April 10 – Annual JCHS Spring Membership Meeting and Program (to be announced) in lower level meeting room of the Old Charles Town Library.
April 12 - Between September 2009 and May 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the seventh of the series on April 12, historian Doug Estep will discuss the impact of the early 20th century West Virginia Mine Wars on Jefferson County. Mr. Estep’s presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
May 1 - 10:00 am: JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street.
May 10 - Between September 2009 and May 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the eighth of the series on May 10, historian Doug Perks will discuss the 1861 events surrounding the impacts on Jefferson County of Virginia’s decision to secede from the Union.
Mr. Perk’s presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
June 14 - Between September 2009 and June 2010, the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Men's Club of Shepherdstown are hosting a series of presentations by local historians on aspects of Jefferson County History.
In the ninth of the series on June 14, historian Jerry Thomas will discuss " The Voice of the People: The WPA Writers Project" as it affected West Virginia, especially Jefferson County, during the 1930's.
Dr. Thomas's presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 102 N. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV. It will be preceded at 6 pm by a social hour at the same location for members of the Society and the Men's Club. Persons interested in joining either of these organizations are welcome to come early and complete membership forms.
June 11-13 - Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, Sam Michael's Park,
10 am to 6pm. For more information, visit the web site at
http://www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org/festival/info.html
July 10 - 10:00 am: JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street.
August 4 - 5:30 pm – Jefferson County Historical Society Summer Picnic. Members and guests are invited to bring a covered dish, beverages, and folding chairs and to tour one of Jefferson County’s historic homes.
September 11 - 10:00 am: JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street
September 24 – 26 - Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, Sam Michaels Park, 10am to 6pm. For more information, visit the web site at
http://www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org/festival/info.html
October 2 - 10:00 am: JCHS Board meeting at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street
November 6 - Annual Fall Membership Meeting and Program (to be announced) at the Jefferson County Museum on Samuel Street.
September through December - The Society is working with historical organizations representing the county municipalities of Shepherdstown, Charles Town, Ranson, and Harpers Ferry to continue and expand the successful series of historical presentations held at the Men's Club of Shepherdstown since September 2009. A tentative schedule has been identified for the last four months of 2010: September - Charles Town; October - Ranson; November - Harpers Ferry; and December - Shepherdstown. The exact dates, times, locations, topics, and presenters will be posted once the groups have completed their planning efforts.
Other Jefferson County Historical Event Calendars
2009 Sesquicentennial Anniversary of John Brown's Raid
Four states and four counties will be commemorating the 2009 Sesquicentennial Anniversary of abolitionist John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The John Brown 150th Anniversary Quad-State Committee, comprised of various historians and officials from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, is planning and coordinating a range of commemoration events. Officials responsible for organizing the commemorations say that events will include re-enactments, dramatic productions, art exhibits, academic lectures, special tours and much more. For a complete schedule of events please visit the web site: http://www.johnbrownraid.org/events.php
Shepherdstown Visitor Center 2009 Events Calendar:
http://www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com/newCalendar.asp?section_id=17
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Events Calendar
http://www.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/events.htm
Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission Events Calendar
http://www.jeffersoncountyhlc.org/events.html
Washington Heritage Trail Events Calendar
http://www.washingtonheritagetrail.org/cultural.asp
Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau Events Calendar
http://www.hello-wv.com/index.php?mode=section&article_id=2227
Beyond Jefferson County Historical Events
West Virginia Division of Culture and History Events Calendar
http://www.wvculture.org/events.aspx
West Virginia Tourism Council Events Calendar
http://www.wvtourism.com/spec.aspx?pgid=53
Mosby Heritage Area Events Calendar
http://www.mosbyheritagearea.org/events.htm
Hagerstown Herald-Mail “The Loop” Events Calendar
http://www.herald-mail.com/calendar/events/index.php
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
http://www.shenandoahmuseum.org/
Antietam National Historic Park Events Calendar
http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/events.htm
