Historic Shepherdstown

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day. It commemorates the date in 1777 on which the Continental Congress adopted the American flag. Stop by the Museum this afternoon between 1 and 4 to view our recently-installed 35-star flag, which commemorates West Virginia's entrance into the Union in 1863.

06/06/2026

Shepherdstown Street Fest is happening all day today. Historic Shepherdstown will be set up outside the Entler Hotel until 5pm. The museum will be open from 11am -5pm.

05/30/2026

Historic Shepherdstown received Institution of the Year award from the West Virginia Association of Museums. The award was for activities related to the Bee Line March 250th Anniversary celebrations last spring and summer. See https://historicshepherdstown.com/2026/05/historic-shepherdstown-west-virginia-museums-institution-of-the-year/

05/16/2026

What a fabulous day for a garden tour! Historic Shepherdstown is pleased to be part of the Shepherdstown Garden Tour and Tea again this year.

05/08/2026

Erin Barnes - Main Street: A Proven Strategy For Historic Small Towns. Speaker Series Talk, Byrd Center, May 13. https://historicshepherdstown.com/2026/05/speaker-series-main-street-a-proven-strategy-for-historic-small-towns-erin-barnes-may-13/?

05/02/2026

Historic Shepherdstown will be set up all day at Earth Fest and Blue Ridge Arts and Crafts Festival from 11-5 at Morgan’s Grove Park. Music all day, food, kid’s activities, and over 50 craft vendors. What a beautiful day to celebrate our amazing community!

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

Dr. Ben Bankhurst's talk is now up on our website. If you missed attending our first speaker series of the season, be sure to come out May 13th at 7PM at the Byrd Center to hear President and CEO, Rin Barnes, from Main Street America. Next month's talk is co-sponsored by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society.

The Historical Memory of Frontier War in Twentieth-Century Shenandoah Family Histories

04/25/2026

Historic Shepherdstown would like to thank Shepherd University professor, Jen Yablonsky, and her graphic design students with help designing our new logo. Congratulations to Megan Ruddle whose winning design features the beloved Entler Hotel. Shepherd University

04/22/2026

Historic Shepherdstown had the pleasure of hosting Jen Giovannitti, President of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, at our Spring Opening Reception. Grant money gifted by this foundation funded many new projects and exhibits including our newly displayed 35 Star US flag dating back to 1863 when WV became a state. https://benedum.org/