BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shepherdstown Shares - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shepherdstown Shares REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260914T120551Z CREATED:20260914T120551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T120551Z UID:2545-1789914600-1789923600@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Battle Anniversary Lecture: The Shepherdstown Cement Mill in the Civil War DESCRIPTION:Event listed on the Experience Shepherdstown community calendar. Please confirm details with the event organizer before attending. \nOrganizer: Experience Shepherdstown \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/battle-anniversary-lecture-the-shepherdstown-cement-mill-in-the-civil-war/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T174223Z CREATED:20260827T174223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174223Z UID:2074-1789916400-1789920000@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Save The Cement Mill! DESCRIPTION:The Potomac Mills Cement Mill in the Civil War\nBattle of Shepherdstown Anniversary Talk and Annual SBPA Members Meeting\nDiscussion By Dr. Mike Nickerson\, President\, SBPA\nHelp us CEMENT the future of our past! A Piece of History is Crumbling… and We Need Your Help.\nJust downstream from Shepherdstown lies a hidden gem: the Shepherdstown Cement Mill. First constructed in 1826 as Potomac Mills grist mill\, this historic landmark began its groundbreaking cement operations in 1829. It wasn’t just any mill — it was the largest natural cement mill of its time\, renowned for producing high quality ‘hydraulic’ cement. The Mill produced the cement that literally built our nation’s history thru the construction of the C&O Canal and landmark public structures in Washington\, D.C. such as the Washington Monument. It was a central feature during the Battle of Shepherdstown that included Union soldiers killed by friendly artillery fire.\nGeneral admission (no reservation required).\nThis event is presented by the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association\, Inc (Shepherdstownbattlefield.org).\nThe Opera House doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Lobby\, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible. \nOrganizer: Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German Street\, Shepherdstown \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/save-the-cement-mill/ CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage,Support / Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T163000 DTSTAMP:20260831T120240Z CREATED:20260831T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T120240Z UID:2376-1789916400-1789921800@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Ducks in the Town Run DESCRIPTION:Ducks in the Town Run are headed down stream on Sunday\, September 20 at 3:00. Buy one duck or a flock to benefit Town Run Watershed. See flyer for more information. duckraceTRW \nOrganizer: Town Run Watershed \nLocation: Jefferson Security Bank/Behind Post Office\, 105 E Washington St\, Shepherdstown\, West Virginia \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/ducks-in-the-town-run/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Outdoors & Nature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T235959 DTSTAMP:20260831T120241Z CREATED:20260831T120241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T120241Z UID:2377-1789923600-1789948799@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Banned Books Book Club: "Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Banned Book Club! \nThis discussion-based book club is open to all ages and anyone who believes in the power of the written word. Expect bold conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and a deep dive into why books like this keep getting challenged. This book club is about more than just reading\, it’s about understanding why books get banned\, discussing the themes that make them controversial\, and standing up for the freedom to read. \n​​Read the current book before the meeting (or come anyway—we won’t judge). Join us at Four Seasons Books for a lively discussion. Engage in meaningful dialogue about censorship\, free speech\, and why this book is still making waves today. \nWe will be meeting on the third Sunday @ 5:00pm of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands). \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/banned-books-book-club-parable-of-the-talents-by-octavia-butler-2/ CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T143000 DTSTAMP:20260827T174224Z CREATED:20260827T174224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174224Z UID:2076-1789995600-1790001000@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Sacred Steps: Why We Still Walk the World's Holy Paths DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dina Sorokina. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. In an era of hyper-connectivity and deep social division\, millions are turning to an ancient practice: the pilgrimage. Drawing on firsthand experiences from the Camino de Santiago\, Japan’s Kumano Kodo and Shikoku pilgrimages\, and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu\, this lecture will explore the modern evolution of the sacred walk and the complex economic realities of ‘sacred tourism.’ \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/sacred-steps-why-we-still-walk-the-worlds-holy-paths/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,History,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Outdoors & Nature,Spiritual & Religious END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000 DTSTAMP:20260827T174225Z CREATED:20260827T174225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174225Z UID:2077-1790101800-1790105400@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:President’s Lecture Series: Politics\, Trust\, and The American Public with Hoppy Kercheval (More Info) DESCRIPTION:Organizer: Shepherd University \nLocation: Shepherd University \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/presidents-lecture-series-politics-trust-and-the-american-public-with-hoppy-kercheval-more-info/ CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260827T174225Z CREATED:20260827T174225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174225Z UID:2078-1790101800-1790121599@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:President's Lecture Series: Politics\, Trust\, and the American Public DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Hoppy Kercheval\nLOCATION: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium\nTIME: 6:30 p.m.\nCOST: Free \nPutting “politics” and “trust” in the same sentence can feel like a bit of a stretch. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that just 17 percent of Americans say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right. By comparison\, a YouGov poll found that 28 percent of Americans believe Bigfoot exists. \nThis lack of faith in politics and governing institutions has serious ramifications for the country. There are strong arguments that declining confidence in leadership and institutions is justified\, while others point to increasingly toxic political discourse as a key driver of that distrust. Either way\, the result is a widening gap between the public and the institutions that govern them. \nAs President John F. Kennedy once said\, “If people lose faith in their government\, the result is the same whether or not the loss of confidence is justified.” \nSo\, are our best days behind us? The answer\, as always\, depends on us. Before we look to political leaders for all the solutions\, we should also engage in some self-reflection\, study our history\, and seriously consider what is necessary to preserve and protect the republic. \nAbout this lecture series:\nDr. Mary J.C. Hendrix\, former president of Shepherd University\, created this distinguished lecture series for the campus and community\, and it became a cornerstone of the Lifelong Learning Program. The series continues to be a valued collaboration between Lifelong Learning and the Office of the President\, and we are pleased to carry this tradition forward as we welcome Shepherd University’s new president\, Dr. Cameron B. Wesson.\nAll lectures\, which are free and open to the public\, take place in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. These lectures will also be livestreamed on the Shepherd University Youtube channel. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/presidents-lecture-series-politics-trust-and-the-american-public/ CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Outdoors & Nature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260717T024723Z CREATED:20260717T024723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T024723Z UID:1689-1790103600-1790121599@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Crow Club: "The Butcher & The Wren" by Alaina Urquhart DESCRIPTION:A group of crows is a murder—but The Crow Club meets to solve murders\, one book at a time. Welcome to the Four Seasons Mystery/Thriller club\, where sharp minds gather and curiosity takes flight. Think clever puzzles\, heart-pounding suspense\, and lively conversations that bring people together as much as the books themselves. \nWhether you consider yourself a master detective or just someone who enjoys a book keeping you on the edge\, you’ll find a welcoming flock of readers who love sharing ideas\, swapping theories\, and building connections with every clue. We don’t brood in dark corners; we trade theories\, laugh at wildly wrong guesses\, and celebrate the joy of uncovering secrets one page at a time. \nJoining The Crow Club means embracing your inner sleuth—no deerstalker hat required\, though highly encouraged for dramatic effect. If you enjoy clever storytelling and the triumphant gasp when you crack the case before the final chapter\, it’s time to join the flock. \nWe will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands) in the upstairs community space of the store. \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/crow-club-the-butcher-the-wren-by-alaina-urquhart/ CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T143000 DTSTAMP:20260827T174227Z CREATED:20260827T174227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174227Z UID:2082-1790168400-1790173800@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:The Iconic Hill Top House in Harpers Ferry and Its Enterprising Founders DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lynn Pechuekonis. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. Thousands of people across the region fondly remember the Hill Top House in Harpers Ferry\, but few know it was founded by African Americans Tom and Lavinia Lovett. They opened their summer resort hotel in 1890\, and despite operating in an era of rampant racism and social segregation\, filled their hotel with a middle- and upper-income White clientele. Lynn Pechuekonis is the author of ‘Among the Mountains: The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House.’ \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/the-iconic-hill-top-house-in-harpers-ferry-and-its-enterprising-founders/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,History,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T120553Z CREATED:20260914T120553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T120553Z UID:2548-1790170200-1790173800@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Senior Planet: Passwords\, Passkeys\, & More DESCRIPTION:Event listed on the Experience Shepherdstown community calendar. Please confirm details with the event organizer before attending. \nOrganizer: Experience Shepherdstown \nLocation: Public Library (Shepherdstown) \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/senior-planet-passwords-passkeys-more/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Seniors Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000 DTSTAMP:20260827T174227Z CREATED:20260827T174227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174227Z UID:2081-1790179200-1790184600@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:Art After School Classes For Kids - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Drop-in/drop-off. $20 per student. Ages 6+. Theme: Open Studio. \nOrganizer: Badgerhound Studio and Gallery \nLocation: Badgerhound Studio and Gallery \nSource: View original event URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/art-after-school-classes-for-kids-open-studio/ CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Arts & Culture,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Family & Kids,Family Friendly,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T235959 DTSTAMP:20260827T174228Z CREATED:20260827T174228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174228Z UID:2085-1790208000-1790553599@shepherdstownshares.com SUMMARY:2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Shepherd University’s Appalachian Heritage Festival is now celebrating its 30th anniversary celebrating the culture\, music\, history\, and living traditions of our region in the heart of Shepherdstown\, West Virginia. Over that time\, thousands of community members\, schoolchildren\, and students have been introduced to the diverse culture of Appalachia and our state through workshops\, lectures\, and concert performances by our region’s most outstanding artists\, historians\, and cultural ambassadors. \nThanks to the support of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Central Appalachia Living Traditions grant program\, the 30th anniversary festival is ENTIRELY FREE and will feature folklife workshops about African American contributions to the string band tradition\, the music and legacy of the Hammons family of WV\, literary reading and writing workshop\, percussive dance demo and documentary film\, an old-time square dance\, and a showcase concert as well as open jams. We have joined forces with our community partners including Experience Shepherdstown\, Alma Bea Restaurant\, the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Four Seasons Books\, the Shepherdstown Opera House\, and a variety of wonderful community donors to build a weekend packed with free events.\nLocation Details: Shepherdstown – All Around Town \nContact Info: Rachael Meads 3046204520 rmeads@shepherd.edu