Events this weekend – August 17-20, 2012

When: Friday, August 17, 6 – 8 pm
What: Birthday Party to commemorate the 200th birthday of Charles Town native 
son Martin Robison Delany.
RAIN OR SHINE
In honor of Dr. Delany’s interest in health, there will be hula hoop demonstrations, 
Zumba classes, African infused tap and free jump ropes will be available. People of 
all ages are invited to join in!
Where: Downtown Charles Town, 124 E. Washington Street, across the street from the 
Charles Town Library.
 
When:  Fri Aug 17, 2012 to Sun Aug 19, 2012
What:  African-American Culture and Heritage Festival. The festival is being 
dedicated in honor to Delany. Descendants are invited to participate in the 
annual parade that will take place on Saturday at 12 noon which take place 
down the main street in Charles Town. Educational, health, vendors, food, 
festive and other activities will take place at the festival ground located at 
301 South Lawrence St. Charles Town.
Where: Festival Grounds Charles Town, WV

When: Sat Aug 18, 2012 to Sun Aug 19, 2012
What:  Cannon firing demonstrations Sat 11 am, 1, 3 pm and Sun 11 am, 1 pm 
Learn about Civil War artillery and the important role it played in the Battle 
of South Mountain.
Where:  Gathland State Park Burkittsville, MD

When:  Sat Aug 18, 2012 to Sun Aug 19, 2012 *11 am - 4 pm*
What:  Bringing In the Harvest: 19th Century Summer Foods <http://www.nps.gov/hafe>
Join 19th-century Historic Foodways Expert Carol Anderson for this in depth look 
at how summer time harvest foods were preserved for winter consumption.  Demonstrations 
include, pickling, drying, potting, and canning.
Where:  Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Harpers Ferry, WV

When: Sun Aug 19, 2012 *8 am*
What:  1906 Niagara Movement Commemorative Pilgrimage to John Brown’sFort <http://www.nps.gov/hafe>
Retrace the 1906 footsteps of the men and women of Niagara during this commemorative walk to the site of the 
John Brown’s Fort in 1906. A 10:00 a.m. memorial service will follow at the Curtis Freewill Baptist Church 
Where:  Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Murphy Farm & Curtis Freewill Baptist Church Harpers Ferry, WV
If you come into the Lower Town, be sure to check out the African American 
Exhibits. The articles below were copied from the Afro-American newspaper based in Baltimore, MD. The first one is dated July 21, 1906, the second, August 18, 1906 and the third August 25, 1906.

 
 

When:  Sun Aug 19, 2012 to Sat Aug 25, 2012
What:  60th Annual Jefferson County Fair <http://www.jeffersoncountyfairwv.org/>
Where:  Jefferson County Fairgrounds Jefferson Co, WV