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September 2026

7 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Reading from the Memoir “Power in the Blood: A Family Narrative“ (schedule)

3 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – “Reel ‘Em Boys, Reel ‘Em” – Shepherdstown Opera House (schedule)
4:45 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Excavating Family Stories Writing Workshop – Four Seasons Books (REGISTER)
8 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Old-Time Square Dance King Street in front of Town Hall (pre-dance workshop @ 7:30)

10 a.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Singing Traditions in Appalachia/Ballads & Brunch (Community Singing and Balladry with Flora and Fern) – Alma Bea Restaurant
11 a.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Shepherd University’s Little House Open with Appalachian Children’s Activities – Little House Lawn on Princess Street
Noon: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Black Traditions in Appalachian Music with Jake Blount – Shepherdstown Opera House
1:30 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Appalachian Percussive Dance Traditions – King Street in front of the Town Hall
3 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – The Hammons Family of West Virginia’s Musical Legacy – Reynolds Hall
7 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Showcase Concert – King Street Outdoor Stage
9:30 p.m.: 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival – Open Jam Session – Alma Bea Restaurant

Noon: Tabler Student Farm Fall Fun Day – Agricultural Innovation Center (more info)

6 p.m.: Alumni Awards Ceremony & Reception – Storer Ballroom – 3rd floor, Student Center (RSVP)

7:30 p.m.: Fall Choral Concert – Frank Arts Center 260 University Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (tickets)

10 a.m.: Shepherd University Homecoming Day Parade – German Street, Shepherdstown (click for more)
10 a.m.: Alumni Breakfast on the Lawn of McMurran
10:30 a.m.: Frederick Douglass and the Freedom of Writing: A Children’s Creative Writing Workshop and Book Event at the Little House (more info)
11:30 a.m.: Homecoming Pre-Game Festivities, including Homecoming Court (click for more)
Noon: Shepherd University Football 2026 Homecoming Game

7:30 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble Concert, In Honor of the Inauguration of President Wesson – Frank Arts Center 260 University Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (tickets)

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