Cap and Gown and Town
Shepherd University in West Virginia is a designated age-friendly university, meaning it is sensitive and responsive not just to its students, but to the wider community.
Historians of Jefferson County
History is an important professional and amateur vocation for many people in Jefferson County given our long and rich history. This article focuses on one aspect of that history the cemeteries of Black residents, and one in particular, the Duffields Colored Cemetery.
Senior Social Services in Jefferson County
Most seniors go into retirement on fixed incomes, which can raise the threat of poverty. To alleviate that threat government funded and volunteer organizations provide many elective services for seniors.
Seniors SAILing Along
Jefferson County is aging and this article describes the forces at play in making this happen and the community response to accommodate our seniors. One volunteer organization -- Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL) is highlighted.
Sparking Imaginations Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a volunteer and a professional activity for various individuals in Jefferson County. The pros are mainly associated with the storytelling activities as part of the Shepherd University Appalachian Studies department and the Speak program. The volunteers are with groups such as the Read Aloud program.