George Washington Caverns brochure

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

George Washington Caverns brochure

Entry/Object ID

ARC382

Scope and Content

Two similar brochures: first one is printed in amber colored ink and describes the George Washington Caverns, Underland Wonder of Charles Town, W.Va., Courtney E. Reily, Superintendent. Includes part of minutes of a Masonic meeting held in the Old George Washington Masonic Cave in 1844; excerpt from the original account of the George Washington Caverns in Kercheval's History of the Valley; descriptions of the caverns, associated camp grounds, and historic sites: Mordington, Claymont Court, and Shannondale Springs. Second brochure is printed with green ink with same title as first. Gives information on the caverns, associated parks, and several other sites, including historic homes and towns

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Archive Size/Extent

4" x 9" amber-inked paper brochure, 8 1/2" x 4" green-inked paper brochure