The Jefferson County Museum is partnered with the Jefferson County Library in Charles Town’s historic downtown. Founded in 1965, the museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the county and region. Permanent exhibits at the museum include a display on the Native Americans of the Shenandoah Valley, archives and documents related to the Washington family in the 18th and 19th centuries, slavery in the region, and every day life in the 19th and 20th centuries. A Civil War exhibit and an exhibit on John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry are accompanied by an exhibit on slavery, designed in partnership with the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society. In total, the museum is home to over 2,000 artifacts and 4,000 photographs and documents.

200 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414, Phone: 304-725-8628

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