Located off Kearneysville Pike road in Shepherdstown, Morgan's Grove Park is spread across an area of 20 acres (8 hectares). This spacious park features soccer fields, horseshoe pits, a playground for children, walking trails, pavilions, well-equipped picnic areas, restrooms and a lot more. This park is owned and managed by the Shepherdstown Community Club. A number of events and gatherings are hosted here every year. Some of the events held here include the annual Panhandle's Earth Day celebrations and various soccer leagues.
Established in 1983, Historic Shepherdstown and Museum’s main aim is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the town. This interesting museum is set in the three-storey tall Entler Hotel. This museum is listed in the National Register for Historic Places. They showcase a number of artifacts which includes, weapons, quilts, locks, documents, photographs and a lot more. The museum also features a bookstore that sells reprinted versions of rare books that are based on the town’s history.
Overlooking Potomac River in Shepherdstown, James Rumsey Monument was built in the year 1915. This monument is dedicated to the engineer and inventor, James Rumsey. This 75-feet (23 meters) tall monument features a column that is made of granite and atop this column sits a globe. It has two plaques that are fixed on the front and back of the monument. The plaque on the front features a description of James Rumsey, which the one at the back features a picture of a steamboat.
Set in serene surroundings, Loys Station Covered Bridge is a lovely tourist attraction near Thurmont, Maryland. This historic bridge built in 1848 across a beautiful creek, is a wonderful place to stop. Constructed in King Post style, the bridge underwent restoration in 1991 and 2013 after enduring multiple damages. Spanning 90 feet (27.4 meters)long - the historic covered bridge derived its name from a small railway station near the area. There is a wonderful park near the bridge, where visitors can relax.
The Roddy Road Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge near Thurmont, Maryland. Built across Owen's creek, the bridge was completed in 1860. Set in a scenic surrounding, the historic bridge is picture-perfect. This one-lane bridge was designed and constructed in King Post style. The bridge spans just 40 feet (12 meters) and is believed to be the smallest covered bridge in the state of Maryland. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Covered in thick greenery, Catoctin Mountain Park offers some of the best outdoor activity experiences. From offering stunning hiking trails to camping overnight, visitors can enjoy some breathtaking sceneries on their trip. There is a visitor center inside the park that features exhibits and displays about the history of the park.
Home to the Mountaineer's men's basketball team, Knott Arena is amongst one of the best basketball arenas in the city. This arena was built in 1987 and since then has been hosting home matches of Mountaineer's men's basketball, convocation ceremonies, as well as, other cultural and collegiate events of Mount St. Mary's University. Concerts and other performing arts events are also hosted at Knott Arena on a regular basis throughout the year.
Touted to be one of the well-designed works of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, the Fourpoints Bridge was constructed in 1876. Through the time, this iron truss bridge was altered and painted. Though a historic bridge featuring in the National Register of Historical Places, it is intact and still used on a daily basis.
Franklin County Courthouse is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1865 on a site that was originally purchased from Colonel Benjamin Chambers in 1785. The architectural style is Greek Revival and the building was designed by S. Hutton and Samuel Seibert. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1974.
The St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Boonsboro, Maryland. This church was constructed in 1849 by Upton Morin in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, featuring steep gable roofs, a gable porch and a steeple bell tower. Adjoining the church, one can also find a cemetery. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The Plumb Grove is a historical house and occupies immense monumental value. Its construction dates back to as long as 1832. The Grove is also popularly regarded as the Nesbitt-Warner House. The significant avenue was occupied by the Warner family as until 1967 and it stayed in the Nesbitt family till 1983. The home has been restored and is open for general public viewing. It stands listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Located at the intersection of South Mulberry Street and the East Washington Street, this beautiful red-brick structure is hard to miss, this is Hagerstown Church of the Brethren. The church is one of the city's most historical churches, and care, compassion and charity are the values that define them. The church was inaugurated on July 17, 1897 and since then has welcomed many worshipers who come here to attended masses or to be a part of their valuable bible study. Because of the peaceful aura that surrounds the place, Hagerstown Church of the Brethren is worth a visit during your stay in the city.