Jefferson County - Charles Town, West Virginia - Mavic 2 Pro Drone Flight
3 Clips of todays adventures - First clip shows the fog hanging in the Shenandoah river valley. Second clip is a short flight heading towards the casino and horse track. Third clip is a flight over half the historic district of Charles Town, WV.
Jefferson County, West Virginia - Unravel Travel TV
Jefferson County Convention & Visitor's Bureau invite you to 'Discover it All' in 'Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. Jefferson County's proximity to the Washington and Baltimore metro areas make it a neat place to visit on your way and its perfect for international visitors arriving into Washington Dulles, being just one hours drive away. This Eastern Panhandle of the state offers a wealth of history. There was action in Jefferson County in every year of the Civil War, including but not limited to the surrender of 12,500 Union troops to Stonewall Jackson's forces in September 1862 at Bolivar Heights. The other military actions included the many raids of General John S. Mosby and his men, the Great Train Robbery, the two battles of Charles Town, the battle of Shepherdstown and when General Early faced General Sheridan at the battles of Summit Point and Smithfield. Historians recently identified thirty-three Civil War sites in Jefferson County.
The Harpers Ferry National Historic Park is visited by many. 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. John Brown brought his men to Harpers Ferry, and commandeered the federal arsenal on the late evening of October 16, 1859. Their purpose was to secure the guns at the arsenal to arm and free the slaves.
The courthouse in Charles Town, which is still in use today, was the site of the Brown trial and two of the only three treason trials in the United States. The Jefferson County Museum in downtown Charles Town has on display many John Brown and Civil War items including the wagon that carried Brown to his execution, several pikes (weapons), the desk he used in his jail cell, a copy of the provisional constitution and the gurney he laid on during the trial. The historic Charles Town Walking Tour includes the hanging site, the trial site, the museum and the reading room where John Wilkes Booth did Shakespearean readings to entertain persons who attended the John Brown trial.
In Jefferson County, many homes became hospitals throughout the war. Quite often, brother fought against brother. Homes, local businesses and government businesses were destroyed as troops marched back and forth across the area. West Virginia, the state, was born during the Civil War and this area seceded from what was western Virginia and became a new state on June 20, 1863.
In the county is the state's oldest town, Shepherdtown, situated along the Potomac River in the beautiful lower Shenandoah Valley. Here visitors experience history and ambience of a town that pre-dates the Revolutionary War while, enjoying quaint restaurants, many unique shops and very lively music and arts scene. Nearby to Shepherdstown visitors can hike or bike the C&O Canal path and enjoy rafting, tubing or kayaking on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
Some of Jefferson County's annual events have acquired national prominence, like the two Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festivals, the Contemporary American Theater Festival and the West Virginia Breeders Classic.
John Whisentant, CEO, Jefferson County, West Virginia was interviewed at IPW 2013 in Las Vegas.
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Real. Jefferson County, West Virginia
Real. Jefferson County. Artisans, food, coffee, spirits. Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. You'll find it here.
West Virginia Police Chase And Arrest Bank Robber
This video was released Wednesday by attorney Harry P. Waddell, who filed a
civil rights lawsuit against Jefferson County (W.Va.) Sheriff Robert
Shirley and 14 other unnamed police officers on May 29 in U.S. district
court in Martinsburg. Waddell said he obtained the video footage from
the Federal Public Defender's office in Martinsburg. Haines is serving a
federal prison sentence for bank robbery.
WV Supreme Court LAWS Project
WV Supreme Court LAWS Project held at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town, WV.
1827 EARLE RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414 HD 720p
Richwood Hall, is situated on 37.94 ac less than an hour from the DC beltway. This mansion offers old charm with all the modern touches. Boasting over 12,000 square feet and fully fenced for horses, tennis court, swimming pool and 1800 square foot guest home. The lands once belonged to George Washington, who received them from Thomas Fairfax and subsequently gave to his brother, Samuel Washington.
Hamilton Hatter's Tense Charlestown, WV 1865-1867
With generous, community-minded support from American Public University System. (The sentiments in this production do not in any way reflect modern-day policies of APUS). More at
Actor:
Jim Surkamp
Expert Joyceann Gray, herself.
Musicians:
Shana Aisenberg - copyright-holder banjo, mandolin (“Lorena”) (shanasongs.com)
Cam Millar - Cornfields, Big Circle (cammillar.com)
Kevin Williams - eerie synthesizer composition during courthouse segment - Railroad music - Dave Hellyer, harmonica; Joe Bourgeois, guitar; Kevin Williams, drums; Kelley Cornelius, percussion.
My Heart is in the Mountains from Lantern in a Poet's Garden, Poem by Daniel Bedinger Lucas (public domain) Music by Terry Tucker, c (the copyright symbol) 2010, GHF Music, terrytucker.net - John Brown's body [sound recording] by J. Weldon Norris Chorale; Washington, D.C., 2003. With permission from the James Weldon Norris Chorale.
Sound FX:
raven - Cornell Ornithological Laboratory
wagons, laughing men, crackling fire, horse whinny, dogs, pig squeal - from “free sfx.uk.com”
Main References:
Trowbridge, John T. (1866). “The South: a tour of its battlefields and ruined cities, a journey through the desolated states, and talks with the people: being a description of the present state of the country – its agriculture – railroads – business and finances.” Hartford, Conn., L. Stebbins.
Crayon, Porte. (Strother, David H.) “Our Negro Schools” Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, New York, NY: Harper and Bros. Volume 49 Issue 292 (September, 1874). pp. 457-468.
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A Freedman’s Bureau agent - Harper's Weekly, July 25, 1868, p. 473.
Godey’s Fashions for September, 1862
David Hunter Strother at The Strother Collection of West Virginia University: “September 13, 1858,” “Martinsburg October 2nd, 1859,” “Ruins of the Old Academy at Martinsburg January 18th 1876,” “Untitled (Young Freedwoman),””Sir John’s Road May, 1851,” “The Bath Keeper,” “Baltimore, March 14, 1860 - (Tea kettle, cup); (Old plantation owner in text) “Artist’s Excursion Baltimore & Ohio Railroad;” (Owner’s former enslaved person); “Milby Stephenson.”
“Independence (Squire Jack Porter)” 1858 - by Frank Blackwell Mayer
“Past and Present, No. 2 1858” - by Augustus Leopold Egg
“The Story Teller of the Camp” (1861-1865) - by Eastman Johnson
Paintings by Winslow Homer: “Cornfield” - 1873; “The Bright Side” - 1865; “Prisoners from the Front” - 1866; “Defiance - Inviting a Shot Before Petersburg” - 1865;” “Veteran in a New Field.”
Brown, Howell S. “Map of Jefferson County, Virginia From Actual Surveys With Farm Limits, 1852.”
From New York Illustrated News:
“Arrival of Mrs. Brown in Charlestown, Accompanied by Capt. Moore, and an Escort, December 1, 1859” Pub. December 17, 1859; “The Procession to the Scaffold, December 2, 1859,” Pub. December 17, 1859; “Execution of John Brown.” Pub. December 10, 1859.
From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, December 17, 1859: “John Brown Riding on his Coffin to the Place of Execution;” “John Brown Ascending the Scaffold Preparatory to Being Hanged;” “The Jail in Charlestown that held John Brown and his Raiders;” From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, November 19, 1859: “View of Charlestown.”
Harper’s New Monthly Magazine: Strother, David H., “Personal Recollections of the Civil War.” (May, 1867), p. 716; Strother, David H., Virginia Illustrated. (Aug., 1855), p. 296; Crayon, Porte “Our Negro Schools,” (September 1874), p. 458.
Harper's Weekly, November 12, 1859: The Arraignment;” “Trial of John Brown.”
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buel (Ed.). “Battles and Leaders″. (1887): finding a skull in a field, Vol. 2, p. 347; plough in a field, Vol. 1, p. 216; crows over a field, Vol. 1, p. 217; Ross House, Vol. 3, p. 637.
From King, Edward. (1875). “The Great South; A Record of Journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland:” Illustrated by Champney, James Wells. Hartford, Conn. American Publishing Co. Print: p. 99 - train car (inside); p. 659 - food to people in train cars; p. 649 - Virginia corn shed.
Man plowing by James E. Taylor - Library of Congress
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Alfredo's, Charles Town, WV - Restaurant Promo Video
Alfredo's Charles Town, WV Restaurant Promo Video is a Robert Peak Design promotional video for Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille & Steakhouse in Charles Town, West Virginia. Located near Charles Town Races and Hollywood Casino, Alfredo's features the Family Platter, a full bar, and monthly belly dancing shows with Jensuya Belly Dance. Copyright, Robert Peak Design, 2019.
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Robert Peak established his career in 1987 with graphic design in Washington, D.C. He was on the forefront of the budding desktop publishing movement and both catered to a substantial list of design clients and served as expert consultant to government agencies and private firms for effectively using design software. In 1993, he undertook a 4-year round-the-world travel and photography expedition with his wife, Jennifer Carpenter-Peak, and subsequently relocated to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The studio doors were reopened in 1996, and the firm expanded the services in 2002 with commercial photography, in 2007 with film production, and in 2013 with aerial photography/cinematography.
Jefferson County Commission: Welcome to West Virginia Message
The Jefferson County Commission is essential to anyone interested in learning more about our wonderful county. Learn more about this organization here:
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Patsy Noland, President of Jefferson County Commission: On behalf of the Jefferson County Commission, welcome to West Virginia: rich in history, rooted in agriculture, right for business.
Graduating class of 2013 Washington High School, Jefferson County, WV
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Clarke County, VA vs Jefferson County, WV Scrimmage 8 11 18
The Clarke County Eagles held their annual scrimmage against cross state rival the Jefferson County, WV Cougars. This year the game was played at the Felt in Berryville, VA. A Hard fought, clean scrimmage between two tough teams. Eagles Head Coach Chris Parker speaks to the Eagles after the scrimmage
Juvenile Detention Center Inside Look
Tonight we're getting an inside look at where Nehemiah is being held. The Bernanlillo County Juvenile Detention Center houses more than 60 teenagers.
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Welcomes You to West Virginia
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning is a vital component to your business needs. For other business startup resources check out JCDA's helpful list on how to start a business:
Transcript: Welcome to Jefferson County WV. The Departments of Planning, Zoning & Engineering are committed to expediting your project. - Jennifer Brockman, Director of Jefferson County Planning & Zoning
The office of Planning and Zoning is located on the 2nd Floor of the Mason Building 116 East Washington Street in Charles Town, W.V. Learn more about this office at their website:
4th Annual Historical Jefferson County Tour 5/24/081:4
This video is a brief history of Storer Normal School (i.e. College) in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Jackson County - Journey into the Wild and Wonderful
Jackson County - Journey into the Wild and Wonderful is a part of the video series detailing the history of each of West Virginia's 55 counties.Produced by Wayne Worth, this very informative 38 min. video discusses the history of Ripley, Ravenswood, and Jackson County. Posted with the permission of Mr. Worth.
West Virginia: The Road to Statehood - New
This documentary brings to life the issues, differences and disagreements that divided the Commonwealth of Virginia, turning families and neighbors against one another throughout what is now West Virginia.
Feds indict 12 locally in massive federal drug bust
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - A dozen people from the Middletown area and Mexico were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, drug and money laundering in an investigation that started in California.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio said Donte Holdbrook was running a heroin and fentanyl ring in Middletown and selling drugs that came from the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
One of the men charged lived in Springdale. The indictment said Raul Trejo was using his house a pickup point for hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug money. Neighbors saw several cars outside of the home Tuesday afternoon.
They were raiding his truck. I didn't really know what was going on. I mean, he's been a great neighbor, Aaron Jones, one of Trejo's neighbors.
Aaron Jones was surprised to find out the cars outside belonged to federal agents. Federal agents said the money from the drug sales in Middletown were being picked up by people at Trejo's home and driven to San Diego where a member of the Sinaloa cartel laundered it and wired it back to Mexico. The Sinaloa cartel was headed by Jaoquin El Chapo Guzman, the notorious Mexican drug lord. Guzman's trial is scheduled to start in New York in September.
If we're going to turn the tide of this opioid epidemic then our enforcement efforts must reach beyond Ohio, beyond even the United States to cartels in Mexico that are the sources of supply, said U.S. Attorney Ben Glassman.
If we're going to turn the tide of this opioid epidemic then our enforcement efforts must reach beyond Ohio, beyond even the United States to cartels in Mexico that are the sources of supply, said U.S. Attorney Ben Glassman.
Holdbrook and his girlfriend are charged with recruiting people - including an auxillary police officer - to drive drugs and money across the country. The officer had been hired with the village of Seven Mile in Butler County in 2016. But police Chief Bill Back said Thursday Christopher Watkins never showed up to work despite being sworn in as an officer.
He was recruited because of his knowledge of law enforcement. So yes, that is disturbing and that is a serious detail, Glassman said.
The money from the drug sales was being driven from Middletown and Springdale to San Diego where agents said it was laundered and wired back to Mexico. Middletown police Chief Rodney Muterspaw said the fentanyl Holdbrook sold led to many overdoses in 2017. Then in August 2017, Muterspaw said Jettie and Courtney Bailey were pulled over in Preble County with more than 11 pounds of heroin and fentanyl with a street value of more than $1million. Muterspaw said that seizure led to a decrease in overdoses.
After that arrest in August, they dropped probably around 50% the first month. The second month it was probably over 60 because it dried up because that's where the fentanyl was coming from, Muterspaw said.
More than 40 people were charged in San Diego, Columbus, Kentucky, Kansas and Washington as part of the investigation. Glassman said his office is working with partners in California in the hope of bringing the cartel members who were indicted to Cincinnati to stand trial.
Investigators witnessed cash pick-ups on Tivoli Lane and at a West Chester Comfort Inn and Suites. Each transaction involved $25,000 to more than $180,000.
Jose Chavez-Meraz - Mexico
Rolando Chavez-Garcia - Mexico
Favrisio Orozco-Meraz Favi - Mexico
Raul Trejo Duende - Middletown, Ohio
Donte Holdbrook - Middletown, Ohio
Mariela Penaloza - Cleveland, Ohio
Charleston Quinn - Mason, Ohio
Frank Frazier, Jr. - Middletown, Ohio
Jesus Diaz Chuy - Ontario, Calif.
Jettie Bailey - Middletown, Ohio
Christopher Watkins - Trenton, Ohio
Courtney Bailey - Middletown, Ohio
Dozens were also indicted in San Diego, Lexington, Ky., Columbus, Ohio, Kansas and Washington.
A Winning Idea in West Virginia
Video courtesy of the Bloomberg American Health Summit.
Moderator: Vivek Murthy,19th Surgeon General of the U.S.
Panelist: Mayor Steve Williams, Huntington, WV
Panelist: Sergeant Paul Hunter, Huntington Police Dept., WV
Almost Heaven BBQ Contest, Weston, WV
Almost Heaven BBQ contest gives the winner an automatic entry into the Jack Daniels BBQ contest in October. This year the contest had a new venue on the grounds of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.