Quick Summary: Shepherdstown is a lovely village on the banks of the Potomac River in West Virginia, located just across the Maryland-Pennsylvania line from the city of Sharpsburg. The city serves as a gateway to nearby Antietam National Battlefield, the site of one of the Civil War's most brutal and deadly battles.


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1. Shepherd University ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shepherd University | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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2. Historic Shepherdstown Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Historic Shepherdstown Museum | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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3. Shepherdstown Public Library

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Shepherdstown Public Library | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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4. Marinoff Theater

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Marinoff Theater | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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5. Elmwood Cemetery

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Elmwood Cemetery | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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6. James Rumsey Monument and Park

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James Rumsey Monument and Park | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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7. The Bavarian Inn

The Bavarian Inn | Things to Do in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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