Local historian Doug Perks retires from county museum, speaks on importance of subject
Spirit of Jefferson Article about the retirement of longtime Museum Historian Doug Perks.
Tours scheduled for Washington homes in Jefferson County
Coverage of the Jefferson County Museum and Friends of Happy Retreat’s upcoming Washington Homes Tours.
Jefferson Co. Commission Weighs Finances, Downtown Vitality Amid Property Sale
Coverage of the County Commission’s move to its new buildings and the possibilities and proposals for the 100 block buildings, including the courthouse.
A summation of the Museum’s proposal to move into the Jefferson County Courthouse once Jefferson County’s court facilities move to their new home.
On July 17, 2025, Museum Director Lori Wysong presented this speech to the Jefferson County Commission proposing that the Jefferson County Museum move into the Courthouse.
Community weighs future of historical Washington Street buildings
Coverage of the County Commission’s Community Discussion on the future of the Washington Street buildings, and the Museum’s presentation on the Courthouse, in the Martinsburg Journal.
Jefferson County Museum opening for 60th year
A preview of a new permanent exhibit on the county’s early history and an opening event for the Museum’s 60th anniversary in the Martinsburg Journal.
Jefferson County Museum’s fresh display to showcase artifacts from the Archaic period to the Early Republic era
A sneak peek at a new exhibit on the county’s early history in the Spirit of Jefferson.
Information about an expansion to our Reconstruction exhibit and an event focused on that time period locally.
Jefferson County Museum leads tour of John Brown history in Charles Town
Coverage of our walking tour event, tied to the John Brown exhibit.
A review of the Museum’s exhibit opening and preview of upcoming events.
Jefferson County Museum opening special exhibit on John Brown raid
Article and video covering new exhibits on the John Brown raid and the Civil War in Jefferson County.
Coverage of upcoming exhibits at the Jefferson County Museum.
County’s new museum director talking renovations, fresh exhibits
An article featuring the Museum’s ongoing renovations in winter 2023/2024.
Charles Town’s thoroughbred race track turns 90
An article about our exhibit and speaker panel surrounding the 90th Anniversary of the Charles Town Races.
Horses have been making the turns at Charles Town for 90 years
Coverage of our 2023 exhibit and speaker panel on the history of the Charles Town Races.
Coverage of our 2023 Horse Racing History panel.
Lewis and Ella Washington: A Love Story?
As promised, we’ve finally transcribed some of the letters from the family of Lewis Washington, who lived locally at Beallair and was a hostage in the John Brown Raid. Read how two of these letters help us to piece together the relationship between Lewis and his cousin (and eventual wife) Ella Bassett.
Our Prohibition exhibit and walking tour was featured in the Shepherdstown Chronicle.
Jefferson County Museum kicks off ‘Prohibition in Jefferson County’ exhibit
Coverage of the Museum’s 2023 exhibit on the Prohibition era in the Martinsburg Journal.
Coverage of an amazing discovery in a donation to the Museum’s collection.
An article featuring new museum director in 2023.