The Local Area
Claymont is a couple of miles outside of Charles Town, W.V.
The local area includes the town of Harpers Ferry, Shepherds Town, Summit Point, and Martinsburg, W.V.
Charles Town
Named after George Washington's brother Charles
The City of Charles Town is the County seat of Jefferson County WV and is home to over 5,000 residents. The City was originally chartered in 1786 by the State of Virginia and named for Charles Washington, brother of the first president.
John Brown
Charles Town was the scene of the trial and execution of John Brown, the famous abolitionist whose raid on nearby Harpers Ferry sparked the Civil War. Two of the three treason trials ever held in the United States were conducted at the courthouse located here.
Restaurants, Shops, Tours
Be sure to visit the many local shops, historic walking tours, haunted ghost tours. You can check the Charles Town website for more information about festivals and upcoming events.
Harpers Ferry
Historic Civil War Town on the Potomac and Shennedoaah
A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. There’s a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages, so come and discover Harpers Ferry.
Shepherdstown
College Town on the Potomac
Shepherdstown is an historic town in West Virginia overlooking the Potomac River. Steeped in Civil War history, the bustling little town is home to Shepherd University, the campus of which is in close walking distance to the downtown. The Historic Shepherdstown Museum outlines the town’s origins and Civil War history.
There are some nice coffee shops and restaurants as well as a theater called the Shepherdstown Opera House, which hosts live musical, entertainment, and films.
Find out more at HistoricShepherdstown.com