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Sen. Joe Manchin III Honors the Legacy of Storer College

By jgreen Posted on February 18, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized

On Friday, 6 February, I had the honor and great privilege to serve as the emcee for a special recognition program on the campus of the former Storer College in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.  Sen.Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va) presented a …

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Shepherd University Faculty Visit Historical Sites in Charles Town

By jgreen Posted on January 15, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized

University President Suzanne Shipley led a group from Shepherd University for a tour of historical sites in Charles Town related to the rich African American heritage of this area.  Dr. Shipley was joined by Dr. Keith Alexander from the History …

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22nd Annual African American Culture & Heritage Festival 2014

By jgreen Posted on August 6, 2014 Posted in Uncategorized

You are cordially invited to join us for the 22nd Annual African American Culture & Heritage Festival in Charles Town (Jefferson County), West Virginia on 15-17 August 2014. Download the flyer.  The schedule of events includes a Job Fair, Gospel …

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American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Unit 102

By jgreen Posted on May 27, 2014 Posted in Uncategorized

Marshall-Holley-Mason American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102 American Legion Post 102 was established in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1934 during segregation. It is named in honor of James Henry Marshall, Lewis Holley, and Marshall Mason, three African American men from Berkeley …

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The Zenith Club Celebrates 60 Years of Community Service

By jgreen Posted on March 2, 2014 Posted in Uncategorized

The Zenith Club recently celebrated its 60th anniversary serving the community.  Take a walk back in time to learn about the organization and its mission, and to get a glimpse of past and current members. “We stand on the shoulders …

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Harpers Ferry Park’s Black History Month Program

By jgreen Posted on January 16, 2014 Posted in Uncategorized

In conjunction with Black History Month, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is pleased to announce its 2014 Black History Month program. Throughout February, a special exhibit, The United States Colored Troops & The Spirit of Freedom, will focus on the …

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Eagle Avenue School Celebration

By jgreen Posted on July 19, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments

A Class Reunion for all Eagle Avenue School students is planned for Friday, August 16, 2013. The event will be held in the Hollywood Ballroom at the Hollywood Casino and Slots (Charles Town Race Track). The evening will begin with …

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Storer College National Alumni Association Reunion

By jgreen Posted on July 19, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments

The Storer College National Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion on August 2-4, 2013. The festivities will begin on Friday evening with a buffet dinner at the Hollywood Casino & Slots (Charles Town Race Track). A picnic will be …

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Oral History Documentary Film Planned

By jgreen Posted on July 19, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments

A documentary film on Storer College is in work, and will feature several oral history interviews with past students and family members of former Storer graduates. Several interviews will be conducted at the Quality Inn & Conference Center, 4328 William …

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The Emancipation Proclamation – How It Affected Jefferson County

By jgreen Posted on January 5, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments

President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation will be presented and discussed by Robert O’Connor, noted scholar and author. Learn how the West Virginia counties became exempt, even though they were part of Virginia, a state that was in rebellion. The event …

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