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Happy May Day!![]()
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This photo shows a class from Eagle Avenue School in Charles Town celebrating May Day in the 1950s. ![]()
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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). ![]()
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Have you ever celebrated May
We recently sat down with Museum Historian, Doug Perks, to ask him about growing up in Jefferson County and his remarkable career here. Hear what he had to say in what we hope is the first of many oral histories with local residents. Thank you to John and Brian for conducting the interview!
Oral History with Museum Historian Doug Perks
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Doug Perks grew up in Jefferson County and has served as Museum Historian at the Jefferson County Museum for a number of years. Before that worked as Executi...