Upcoming Event

Annual Fall Member Meeting

Dr. Kieran O’Keefe presents “General Horatio Gates of Traveller’s Rest.” Sunday, November 8, 2:00–4:00 PM at the Robert C. Byrd Center in Shepherdstown.

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Event Details

Date

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time

2:00 PM

Location

Robert C. Byrd Center, Shepherdstown

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General Horatio Gates of Traveller’s Rest

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Kieran O’Keefe from Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas in giving a presentation on his book “Horatio Gates: Empire, Revolution and the Creation of the United States.” General Gates had his home in what is now Jefferson County and has left a legacy in our local history.

This is a very special opportunity welcoming Dr. O’Keefe as our guest speaker!

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education
Shepherd University Campus, 213 N. King Street, Shepherdstown, WV

All guests and non-members are welcome to attend our speaker programs.

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