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HOURS AND INFO

The Museum is now open for the 2026 season. The museum is open Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 to 4 pm.

Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. 

Suggested donation: $5.00 per person. FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military.

LOCATION

129 E. German Street
(corner of German and Princess Streets)
Shepherdstown, WV

Google Maps

Historic Shepherdstown IRS 990

Jefferson County GIS
Posey Advert July 7, 1842
Rickard House
Photo courtesy of State Library of Queensland.
Shepherdstown Opera House
Baptismal Font from the Christ Reformed Church
M. L. Entler embroidered green jacket
Photo of James Shepherd Dining Table
Photo of cherry end
Alexander Gardner photo of the Battle of Antietam
"Conrad Shindler Portrait CROP" by Nredding01 - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Conrad_Shindler_Portrait_CROP.jpg#/media/File:Conrad_Shindler_Portrait_CROP.jpg

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35 Star Flag on display in Historic Shepherdstown

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