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The Shepherdstown Opera House, one of the nation's oldest movie theatres, first begin showing films in 1909 until 1958, when it was closed and abandoned. Today, the Opera House uses the finest projection and sound systems available to entertain a new generation with the best movies being made today.
This town park commemorates James Rumsey, the inventor of the steamboat, and offers a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Potomac River and the C&O Canal. Rumsey often walked these cliffs talking to himself about his inventions.
With over 20 acres of shade trees, meadows, playgrounds and spring-fed streams, Morgan's Grove Park serves as an idyllic site for community gatherings, such as the annual Labor Day Community Picnic. Morgan's Grove Park, formerly known as Morgan's Grove Fair was once the site of fairs, horse races, camp meetings, patriotic celebrations and other community events. In 1999, it was entered in the National Register of Historic Places. Morgan's Grove Park is available for rental. For information on availability or rental rates, please call Jefferson County Parks and Recreation at the number above.