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SUNDAY, JUNE 19
EXHIBIT
Exploring Jonathan Street History, Art, Imagination
Continues to Sept. 11 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit combines the artifacts and documentation from the log cabin at 417 Jonathan St. with contemporary art and community memories. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
FAMILY
Open Airplane Day
Sunday, June 19 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum
14211 Basore Drive
Hagerstown
Come to the historic Fairchild Dome hangar and climb aboard museum aircraft and exhibits. Make a $200 donation and experience open cockpit flying. Food trucks will be on hand. Free admission; donations accepted. Call 301-733-8717 or go to www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org/open-airplane-afternoon.html.
June Weddings Display at Plumb Grove
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Plumb Grove
The intersection of Broadfording Road and North Martin Street
Clear Spring
Items relating to weddings including a Devil's Clapper, wedding ring quilts, old traditions, antique wedding dresses and others. The home will be open for tours. Donations accepted.
Brown's Meeting House Open
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Brown's Meeting House
11 S. Mill St.
Clear Spring
The meeting house will be open for local history and family research.
Clear Spring Alumni Museum
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
136 Cumberland St.
Clear Spring
The museum exhibits high school items from 1916 to present.
FUNDRAISER
Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, June 19 - 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Lopo Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, sausage gravy, coffee, orange juice and chocolate milk. $12; $9 for children 11 and younger. Call 717-749-5733.
JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth Family Day
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 6 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
A family-friendly event to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Highlights include gallery discussions, performance by Worthy Brothers, spoken word, a painting demo by GraffDummy, an archaeological dig for kids, soda and popcorn. Go to wcmfa.org.
Washington County Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19
Sites in downtown Hagerstown
Sunday, June 19, 4 to 8 p.m., Bridge of Life Church, "The African-American Experience" production.
Juneteenth Fundraiser Event
Sunday, June 19 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rockland Estate
9030 Sharpsburg Pike
Fairplay
Presented by the African American Heritage Association of Western Maryland. The day will include music, storytelling by Fanny Crawford, presentations, authors' showcase, portrayals of historical figures, arts and crafts. Food truck with Whistle Punk Farm. Historical portrayals include Janice Greene as Harriet Tubman, Tim Hodges appearing as Martin Delaney, Nathan Richardson appearing as Frederick Douglass, Valerie Davis as Anna Douglass and Doug Doubs appearing as John Brown. Music includes CKG, Keith Harper, Crystal Cheron, Del. Brenda Thiam R-Washington. $15 adults; $12, seniors; $10 college and high school age; $35 for family of four (two adults and two children); free for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
MUSIC
Waynesboro Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring your instruments. Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Drew Adams
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Acoustic guitarist. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Red Run Park Concert Series
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
CB Pickers will perform. Bring a chair. The Red Run Express runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. in June, July and August, if volunteers are available.
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
Mike Surratt Band will perform. Call 240-313-2807.Organ Concert
Jonathan Giblin
Sunday, June 19 - 4 p.m.
John Wesley United Methodist Church
129 N. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Organist, conductor and composer Dr. Jonathan Giblin will perform on the Möller pipe organ. A reception will follow the performance. Freewill offering. Call 301-733-0391.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, June 19 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Peter Heiss and Shawn Dennison will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 19 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
The concert will feature the Percussion Ensemble.
Wednesday, June 22
LECTURE
'The Cornfield: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point'
Wednesday, June 22 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
David Welker will discuss "The Cornfield: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point." For updates and a complete schedule, go to www.facebook.com/JacobRohrbachInn or call 301-432-5079.
OUTDOORS
Walking for Wellness: Series of Appalachian Trail day hikes
Meet at U.S. 40 parking lot to Washington Monument State Park
Hagerstown
Wednesday, June 22 - 9 a.m.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will lead a hike in the South Mountain Recreation Area. The hike will go from High Rock to Raven Rock Hollow, 5.6 miles round trip. Bring snacks/lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent, and wear comfortable walking shoes. For information, call 301-791-4767.
Thursday, June 23
CLASS
Printing with Nature
Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Participants will learn nature printing to create a journal. Materials needed are beads, buttons, trinkets and leaves to embellish the book. Also one inexpensive 1-inch brush. Tuition costs $90. Registration is required. To register, go to berkeleyartswv.org/instruction.
'This Is Their Story: African-American Community History of Chambersburg'
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 14
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E. King St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
The exhibit is curated by Shippensburg University student Madison Groninger and focuses on local Black veterans and outstanding women and their oral histories. The exhibit is based on the book, "An All American Town: An Oral History of the African American Community of Franklin County, Pa." by historian C. Bernard Ruffin III. For information, call 717-264-1667.
Art at the Chamber of Commerce: Dennis Clarke 'Dance with Me'
Continues through June
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St. on the Square
Downtown Hagerstown
Acrylic landscaping abstract works. Call 301-739-2015 or email deloclarke@aol.com.
Berkeley County, W.Va.: Future, Present, Past
Continues through Saturday, June 25 - Wednesday through Friday, `11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Thirty-five original 2-D and 3-D works by regional artists address various future, president and past themes in a variety of media, including painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, clay and assemblage. Go to Berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-620-7277 or go to Berkeleyartswv.org.
'Tablecloths and Tea Towels, Vintage and New'
Continues through June; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Allison-Antrim Barn
365 S. Ridge Ave.
Greencastle, Pa.
An exhibit of tablecloths will be on display. Go to www.greencastlemuseum.org or call 717-597-9010.
Discover Berkeley History
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30
Martinsburg Public Library
101 W. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
FAMILY
Summer Carnival
Continues through Sunday, June 26 - 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Valley Mall
Parking lot next to JCPenney
17301 Valley Mall Road
Halfway
Carnival games, rides and fair food. Tickets cost $1.50 each; 20 for $20; 52 for $50; unlimited ride wristband $30 per person, per day; show a same-day receipt from a Valley Mall retailer and receive $5 off wristband. Rides accept three to five tickets.
FUNDRAISER
Fiddlin' in the Field fundraiser featuring Danny Paisley and Southern Grass
Thursday, June 23 - 6 p.m.
10437 Grant Shook Road
Greencastle, Pa.
Benefits Leah's Legacy. There will also be be a silent auction, Lizzy's Food Truck and assorted baked goods from Leah's Cookie Bite Bake Shop. Tickets cost $22 and must be purchased in advance. No same-day sales. Go to Leahslegacy.net.
LECTURE
Soledad O'Brien
Thursday, June 23 - 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
The Frederick Speaker Series will feature the journalist, entrepreneur, anchor and executive producer of Matter of Fact. Tickets cost $45 to $60, discounts for military, seniors age 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Meet and greet at 8:30 p.m., $76.75, plus fee. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org.
MUSIC
2022 Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series
Thursday, June 23 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
War Memorial Park
500 N. Tennessee Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
The Flashbacks will perform. Go to mbcparks-rec.org.
Friday, June 24
EXHIBITS
Valley Art Association Member Show
Continues through Sunday, June 26 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit's theme is "Music & Dance." Free admission. Go to www.valleyartassoc.com, www.facebook.com.ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md or call 301-797-2867.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through June
At "the link" between Meritus Medical Center's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Art in the Hall will feature "Nature Appreciation" acrylics by Lily Ramos. The exhibit is a collaborative program between Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary and Valley Art Association. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to the auxiliary.
'From Realism to Abstraction'
Continues through the beginning of August - Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and by appointment
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The exhibit showcases the work of 17 artists. The reception will include refreshments and live music from Prophets of the Abstract Truth, who will playing in the adjacent Music Makers' space. Free. Call 717-655-2500, email contact@artsalliancegw.org or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Prisms in the Springs
Continues through Sunday, July 24 - Reception at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and 6 p.m. at Saturday, June 25; gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The show is a celebration of Pride Month and showcases diversity through art. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Mothers & Daughters, Hypnagogia
Continues through Tuesday, July 5 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Two exhibits will be held during June: Mark Youngblood's "Mothers & Daughters" and James Kumpner's "Hypnagogia: The Logic of Dreams." Call 301-791-3132 or go to Washingtoncountyarts.com.
FAMILY
Jonathan Hager House Museum
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
110 Key St.
Hagerstown
Jonathan House and Museum is open for 2022 tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
770 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturdays, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
MUSIC
Dan Barry
Friday, June 24 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Tresa Day and Joel Newman
Friday, June 24 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Soul, blues and jazz. Go to Artsalliancegw.org.
Patsy Cline Cover Artist Liz Ruffner
Friday, June 24
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Hosted by Washington County Historical Society. Bring lawn chairs; seating is limited. Cash bar available. $15; $10 for members, plus fee. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/4sukt4tc.
ONSTAGE
'The Sound of Music'
Continues through Sunday, July 3
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
"The Sound of Music" live. For tickets, call 717-352-2164 or go to totempoleplayhouse.org/
'The Beverly Hillbillies — the Musical'
Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month through Sunday, Aug. 21
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Based on the 1960s sitcom. Tickets cost $52, $42 for ages 12 and younger for Friday and Sunday performances; $55, $45 for ages 12 and younger for Saturday performances. Children ages 5 and younger are not permitted to Mainstage performances. For tickets, call 301-662-6600 or go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/.
Saturday, June 25
DANCE
Hagerstown Country and Western Dance Association
Saturday, June 25 - 7 p.m.
Maugansville Ruritan Building
18007 Maugans Ave.
Hagerstown
$7; $5, members.
EXHIBITS
Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 21 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibition includes examples of glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving and more created from the 7th century BC to the late 19th century CE. Focusing on Islamic art objects, many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. Organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and toured by International Art & Artists. Go to wcmfa.org/allure-of-the-near-east-treasures-of-the-huntington-museum-of-art/
Art in the Library: Jefferson County Photography Club
Continues through Thursday, June 30; hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
For information, call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
FAMILY
Family Fun Workshop: Butter Making
Saturdays in June - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miller House Museum and Garden
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Learn how simple it is to make butter, and leave with your own jar of butter to take home. Call 301-797-8782 or go to Washcohistory.org.
Summertime at the Mill
Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shenandoah Planing Mill
471 Cold Storage Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
The event features artisans with woodworking demonstrations, live music, kids' activities, shop tours and more. Go to tinyurl.com/ydaerrpu.
Amateur Radio Field Day Emergency Preparedness Event
Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m. to Sunday, June 26, 2 p.m.
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Road
Middletown, Md.
Ham radio operators throughout the United States and Canada set up temporary communications stations and make contacts with other hams to practice emergency preparedness for a natural disaster that may disable the cell phone system, telephones or the internet. There will be a table set up so anyone of any age can join the fun.
Fort Ritchie Summer Kickoff Celebration
Saturday, June 25, Sunday, June 26 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Ritchie
Cascade
Fireworks, vendors, food and farmers' market. A car show will be held on Sunday featuring tractors, hit-and-miss engines and cars. $5. Go to www.ritchierevival.com.
Shepherdstown Street Fest
Saturday, June 25 - 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
German Street
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
More than 70 local artisans will showcase their work. There also will be a food court, beer and wine garden, kids' camp and live music on two stages starting at noon. Free. It is requested that dogs be left at home. For a complete schedule, go to shepherdstownstreetfest.org/bands-event-schedule/.
MUSIC
David Sparrows
Saturday, June 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series: The United States Navy Cruisers
Saturday, June 25 - 6:15 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College
Alumni Amphitheater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be sold. No outside food is permitted. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are permitted for lawn seating. For information and weather updates, call 240-500-2346 or email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu.
Shafer Park Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 25 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
The Cruisers will perform.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, June 25 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Hi Moon will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
OUTDOORS
'Bloomin' Walks' for Families
Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. to noon
John Birely Memorial Trail at Happel's Meadow
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
Hosted by The Institute. The walk will be led by Doris Goldman. Free, advance registration is required. To register, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org. The Rendezvous point for the hike and more details will be sent upon registration. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org.
TOUR
Black Heritage Walking Tour of Harpers Ferry and Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. to noon
First Zion Baptist Church
1030 W. Ridge St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation will host a Black heritage walking tour. The walk will include homes, parks, churches and the historic Storer College campus on Camp Hill, the upper town of Harpers Ferry. The tour will include standing and less than a mile of walking on rolling terrain. The tour is limited to 40 adults. Advance tickets are required and cost $20 to support the foundation's effort to renovate First Zion Church as a community arts center Tickets for children and Storer College alumni are free. For information or to purchase tickets, go to historicharpersferry.org/event/guidedheritagetour/.
Sunday, June 26
MUSIC
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, June 26 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
The Headliners will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Red Run Park Concert Series
Sunday, June 26 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Stone Country will perform. Bring a chair. The Red Run Express runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. in June, July and August, if volunteers are available.
Gabe Matthews
Sunday, June 26 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, June 26 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Lucky Punk will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 26 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Evan Turner will be tuba soloist and Dr. Keith Richardson will be guest conductor.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Concerts, hiking, Black heritage around Washington County, Md.
