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Celebrate Shepherdstown’s founding in 1762!

Share in a year-long celebration of the founding of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, beginning in the fall of 2011. Only 90 minutes from the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area, historic Shepherdstown is a refreshing escape from the rushed lifestyle of the city. Nestled in the lower Shenandoah Valley and perched on the edge of the Potomac River, Shepherdstown’s roots go deep into the nation’s past. The town has watched young soldiers march off to fight in the [...]

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About S250

We love Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and we know you are going to love it, too! Whether you are a born-here resident or thinking of visiting for the first time, you will find something exciting happening in our uniquely Shepherdstown celebration. The party will kick off on November 25, 2011 with our Christmas in Shepherdstown program and will be a community-based event, involving 130 local organizations, more than 100 businesses, and thousands of local residents and [...]

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