Est. 1927
Support the Society
Every gift helps preserve the records, publications, and programs that keep Jefferson County history in living memory.
Make a gift
Your Gift Keeps the Record Whole
The Society has been organized since 1927 and is still run by volunteers. What we hold — the papers, the photographs, the published record of this county — survives because people here decided it was worth keeping.
A donation goes to the Society’s general fund, where it is put to work where it is needed most: conservation supplies, research access, printing, and the programs that bring this history to people who live with it every day.
A gift is not a membership. Members receive the Magazine, the Guardian, and invitations to Society events — join the Society if you would like those in return.
Where it goes
What Your Donation Supports
The Collection
Deeds, letters, photographs, and family papers are catalogued, stored properly, and kept available to anyone researching the county.
The Publications
The Magazine has appeared since 1935 and the Guardian three times a year. Gifts underwrite the research, printing, and postage behind both.
The Programs
Talks, tours, and the annual summer gathering at a historic home are open to the community and carried by volunteers.
Other ways to give
By Mail, or In Someone's Name
Send a check
Make checks payable to the Jefferson County Historical Society and mail them to:
Jefferson County Historical SocietyPO Box 485
Charles Town, WV 25414
In memory or honor
A gift may be made in memory or in honor of someone. At checkout you will find a field to name them, and we will record the tribute alongside your gift.
The Jefferson County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and Stripe will email a receipt for your records. Gifts of $250 or more also receive a written acknowledgment by mail.
Become a member
Join the Society
Members receive the Magazine, the Guardian, and invitations to events throughout the year.
Join JCHS