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Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

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Events & Activities

Local Grant Opportunities — Charles Town & Ranson

December 19, 2025 Tagged With: grants, meetings

Charles Town City Hall

The application deadline for a City of Ranson mini-grant is December 31. Details and the application form are available on the Ranson government website. Details about the “Revive Commercial Grant Program” for the City of Charles Town are available on the City’s website. Read the Full Story >>

Toys For Tots 2025 Drop Off Locations In Jefferson County

December 11, 2025

toys for tots image

Toys For Tots collects new, unwrapped toys for distribution to children in need during the holiday season. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

August 13, 2025 Tagged With: Appalachian Heritage Festival, Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, Experience Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown

quilt and art images

A month-long exploration of Appalachian culture will take place in Shepherdstown WV this September. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Events

April 7, 2025 Tagged With: events and activities roundup

Charles Town farmers market

Events and activities around Jefferson County, West Virginia (April 8 to April 15). Read the Full Story >>

American Conservation Film Festival  — March 6-9, 2025

February 24, 2025 Tagged With: American Conservation Film Festival

conservation film festival graphic

The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) will hold its 2025 Festival on March 6 to 9 at Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Roving Peregrine Theater Company Kicks Off 2025 Season

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Roving Peregrine, theater

The sweet sicence of boxing poster

“The Sweet Science of Bruising” will kick off Roving Peregrine’s 2025 season, with shows on March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Shepherdstown

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

Mrs Claus welcomes Christmas to Shepherdstown

Highlights of holiday events around Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Harpers Ferry And Bolivar

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

decorations in Harpers Ferry

Higlights of holiday events around Harpers Ferry & Bolivar, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Charles Town And Ranson

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

Jefferson County Courthouse decorated for Christmas

Highlights of 2024 holiday events around Charles Town and Ranson, West Virginia: Read the Full Story >>

Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

studio tour artist group photo

The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>

The Reconstruction Era In Harpers Ferry

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, In Print Nov 2024

event poster

Local author Lynn Pechuekonis will discuss the Reconstructioon era in Harpers Ferry on Saturday, November 23. Read the Full Story >>

2024 African American Cultural & Heritage Festival

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

drum circle at 2023 festival

The 2024 Jefferson County African American Cultural & Heritage Festival Festival will be held on Aug 16-17 in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Born of Rebellion Exhibit On Display At Shepherd University

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: Byrd Center, In Print Aug 2024, Shepherd University

Born of Rebellion exhibit panel

The Born of Rebellion exhibit will be on display at the Shepherd University Byrd Center during August and September 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Happy Retreat 2024 Craft Beer And Music Festival

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: Happy Retreat, In Print Aug 2024

beer tents at Happy Retreat festival

The 2024 Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival will be on Saturday, September 7, from 11 am - 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Rotary Beer Fest at Morgan’s Grove Park

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

rotary logo

The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown will be hosting its 3rd annual Beer & Food Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown.  Read the Full Story >>

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