The 56th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet was held on October 19, 2019, commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Slavery in America. View photos from the event HERE View videos from the event HERE
For more information, contact: Donna Northouse, dnorthouse@gmail.com, 304-876-7012 The history and lingering effects of lynching in America during the Jim Crow period are the subject of “A Double Take on Lynching: Two Views,” a presentation sponsored by the Friends of …
Jefferson County African-American Cultural and Heritage Festival will be held on August 17 –19, 2018. The festival this year focus on the 100 anniversary of the ending of World War 1. The Grand Marshals will be selected June 1. The …
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Excerpt from the Jefferson County Veterans Report, written by Linda Downing Ballard “November 11, 2018, will mark 100 years since the Armistice that ended World War l. It is with honor that we recognize our ancestors for their courage and …
“James Tolbert, the highly regarded, firm, soft-spoken leader in matters involving human rights died in October, 2017 and was honored by an overflow audience at the venerable Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town. In 2014, he recounted to Jim Surkamp …
By Linda Downing Ballard The history of Charles Town predates its name as evidenced by its locale in the Shenandoah Valley situated a few miles from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and within proximity of the Opequon …
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This project titled “Racial Segregation in the US Military”was done by student Calvin Lucah Togans. He interviewed Charles Ferguson who served in 3 wars and is a military legend in the state. Well done Calvin!
Founder Father & Secretary of the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society James Alvin Tolbert, Sr. of Charles Town, WV passed on October 26, 2017. He was a guest of Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, WV. He was born in …
Click on the links below to view three local news clips from the 150th Anniversary of Storer College. #FindUsFridays: Storer College’s 150th anniversary Storer College kicks off sesquicentennial weekend celebrations ‘The Hands of a Master’ recital highlights award-winning musician
The Webb-Blessing House consists of two homes that were adjoined in the 19th century. This unique structure, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, played a significant role in Charles Town’s history. The lot is on East North …