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James Carlton Winston Sr., 83, of Kearneysville, passed...
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Sarah Elizabeth Walker, 96, of Kearneysville, WV, passed...
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Portia Jones, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away on July...
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Sacred Grounds: Mt. Hope Cemetery’s Timeless Significance
Founded in the 1870s as a communal resting place for African Americans within the Berkeley County Community, Mt. Hope Cemetery has stood as a historic location alongside Green Hill Historic African American Cemetery.
A historic location and home to many notable individuals, we invite families of the community to join us in honoring our ancestors by preserving, upkeeping, and enhancing the regular maintenance needed to keep the cemetery beautifully landscaped and a true blessing to the neighborhood.
Your contributions, whether in the form of time through volunteering to clean up litter and leaves or financial support, helps to maintain this sacred space.
Additionally, if you possess old photos, stories, or historical information about our past ancestors at Mt. Hope, we encourage you to share them with us so that we might document and celebrate our rich heritage together.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 NIV
Legacy Library
Old Cemetery Has Sinking Headstones, Flooding, and Hidden Graves
Located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, the old Mount Hope Cemetery holds a rich history dating back to its establishment in the 1870s. Initially serving as a segregated burial ground, this historic cemetery has evolved into a symbol of the region’s diverse heritage. Over the years, the old Mount Hope Cemetery has encountered significant challenges.
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Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop: Pioneering African American Female Horse Trainer
Explore the extraordinary life of Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop, the pioneering horse trainer who made history as the first black female licensed trainer in the United States. Sylvia was born in Charles Town in 1920 and developed a deep passion for horses at a young age. Her love for these majestic animals was sparked during a
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Preserving Local Legacies: Introducing the Legacy Library Campaign
Mount Hope Cemetery is more than just a final resting place; it’s a repository of stories, memories, and legacies waiting to be shared with the world. To honor its rich history and ensure it’s preserved for future generations, we’re excited to introduce the Legacy Library Campaign. What is the Legacy Library Campaign? The Legacy Library
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