Trail Group Holding Meetings To Update State Plan
West Virginia TRAIL is holding a series of meetings this fall to give the public a chance to weigh in on maintaining the state’s recreational trails.
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Shepherdstown Commemorates 250th Anniversary Of Beeline March
Residents and reenactors gathered in Shepherdstown on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary of a Revolutionary War event with West Virginia roots.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarch 5, 1880: James River and Kanawha Canal Co. Ceases Operation
On March 5, 1880, the James River and Kanawha Canal Company ceased operations. The original company had been formed by Virginia in 1785, at the urging of…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFebruary 6, 1732: General Charles Lee Born in England
General Charles Lee was born in England on February 6, 1732. As a young man, he served with distinction in the British army before immigrating to America…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSeptember 16, 1799: George Washington's Youngest Brother Dies in Charles Town
Charles Washington, the youngest full brother of George Washington, died in Charles Town on September 16, 1799, at age 61. Charles Washington first came…
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August 13, 1763: George Washington Outlines Plans for Pontiac's Rebellion Defense
On August 13, 1763, George Washington outlined his plans to defend western Virginia against Pontiac’s Rebellion. His key strategy was to station 500…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJune 10, 1775: Captain Hugh Stephenson Organize the Berkeley County Riflemen
On June 10, 1775, Captain Hugh Stephenson organized the Berkeley County Riflemen in response to George Washington’s call for soldiers at the start of the…
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