Historic Shepherdstown Annual Meeting held, September 4, 2024

• Arthur (Jim) Auxer III: Jim has been selected based on his years of actively promoting and preserving our local history. In his role as long time Mayor of Shepherdstown, he was a staunch supporter of the Shepherdstown Historic District and the Historic Shepherdstown Museum. Jim’s expertise and his contribution to preserving the history of Shepherdstown are most appreciated. Thank you for your many years of dedication to our town!
• Jim Broomall: Jim has provided incredible leadership as Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, and more recently as Director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. In addition, his contributions as a board member at Historic Shepherdstown and service on the Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission have been of great value to the community.
• Keith Alexander: In his role as history professor at Shepherd University, Keith has educated young (and older) minds to understand the importance of preserving our incredible local history. His leadership on the Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission and his many contributions to the Historic Shepherdstown Commission and Museum are recognized.

For the Service to Historic Shepherdstown Commission Award:

• Al Levitan: We are recognizing Al’s service on the HSC Board of Directors, and especially his incredible efforts as a member and later Chair of the Entler Building Committee. Al has spent countless hours handling a huge variety of maintenance projects at the Entler complex, greatly contributing to the preservation of an important historic landmark.
• Johnna Armstrong: We are recognizing Johnna’s service on the HSC Board of Directors, her service as Treasurer at HSC, and especially her tireless efforts as an on-line media specialist/technician for our organization. Her expertise is very much appreciated and has proved invaluable to HSC on numerous occasions over many years.