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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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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