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Discover the history of
Jefferson County, West Virginia

Visit the Jefferson County Museum to discover the people and events
that helped shape the county’s and nation’s history!

 

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Happy May Day!This photo shows a class from Eagle Avenue School in Charles Town celebrating May Day in the 1950s. This holiday originates from the traditions of a number of cultures surrounding the start of summer. In the United States, the most common traditions have historically been leaving flowers on a neighbor's porch and dancing (sometimes around a maypole). Have you ever celebrated May ... See MoreSee Less
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