Local Area: Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherdstown (in Jefferson County) is located in the Washington Metro area of West Virginia. It is about 65 miles from Washington, DC. The Point in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is close to many historical and recreational attractions, and convenient to fabulous shopping and dinning destinations.

 

Shepherdstown, WV is the oldest town in the state of West Virginia, nestled in the lower Shenandoah Valley - is only 90 minutes from the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan areas but miles away from the stress and rushed lifestyle of the city. Stroll along German Street, filled with more than a dozen fine dining and casual restaurants, unique locally-owned shops and an independent movie theater.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields.

Antietam National Battlefield marks the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North in September 1862. 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Jefferson County offers you a taste of history, outdoor adventure, and pure excitement in the Eastern Gateway to West Virginia. From unmatched history lessons and historical bed and breakfasts, to beautiful scenery and local attractions, the Eastern Gateway to West Virginia is a history and outdoor lover's paradise.

The C+O Canal is a 184.5 mile long canal was built between 1828 and 1850 and stretches from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. In 1971 the canal became a Historic Park. Preserving America’s colorful Canal era and transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is visited by millions who hike or bike the C&O Canal each year.

Shepherd University is a liberal arts institution located one hour from Washington, D.C., in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Shepherd University is a public, co-ed university. It offers baccalaureate’s degrees in diverse areas of study ranging from liberal arts, and business administration, to education, and other career-oriented fields.