The Civil War in Jefferson County

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June 29, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED A presentation by Museum Historian Doug Perks and our friend John Bagladi from the Jefferson County Historical Society. They’ll discuss the impact of the Civil War on the local area while enjoying the outdoor patio space at the historic Carriage Inn, the site where Generals Grant and Sheridan met in 1864 to plan […]

The Civil War in Jefferson County: Encore Presentation

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October 19, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Back by popular demand! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED An encore presentation by Museum Historian Doug Perks and our friend John Bagladi from the Jefferson County Historical Society. They’ll discuss the impact of the Civil War on the local area while enjoying the outdoor patio space at the historic Carriage Inn, the site where Generals Grant and Sheridan […]

Harpers Ferry Black Heritage – Reconstruction and Beyond

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November 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – In our final event of the year relating to the Museum’s new exhibits on the John Brown Raid, the Civil War and Reconstruction in Jefferson County, local author Lynn Pechuekonis will present her research on the era of Reconstruction in Harpers Ferry. The impact of Storer College on thousands of Black youth in the Reconstruction […]

60th Anniversary Exhibit Opening

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April 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Jefferson County Museum celebrates the beginning of the 60th year with a special exhibit opening! Be the first to see our newest exhibit featuring the early history of what is today Jefferson County, from the archaic period to the early republic era. Get tickets here. This event will feature hors d’oeuvres, wine, beverages, and […]

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April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am – Join Michael and Susan Benson for a Revolutionary War themed storytime upstairs in the Library. Then head downstairs to the Museum to see objects in the new exhibit and learn how people lived, dressed, and fought in the American Revolution. This event is free to the public and best for kids in elementary school or […]