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2012 Chocolate Festival and Book Faire
Friday and Saturday chocolate extravaganza
and Book authors in downtown Martinsburg

Jerry West - Guest Author for event
Join us for luncheon and book signing

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Welcome to Martinsburg Downtown

Home to the state's first post office, Martinsburg is the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle and serves as the Berkeley County seat. The introduction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1841 put Martinsburg on the map, becoming one of the state's bustling railroad stops, linking West Virginia to bordering states and beyond.

Later Martinsburg became an important geographical location during the Civil War. One of the town's most notorious natives is infamous Confederate spy Belle Boyd, who was caught in Martinsburg in 1863 and imprisoned. You can visit her childhood home at 126 East Race Street, which has been described as the finest Greek Revival house in town.

Though Martinsburg is now considered a bedroom community for the Washington, D.C., metro area and lacks no modern conveniences, the town's storied past is evident in the well-preserved  historic homes and national landmarks. With 10 districts on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

                                       
 

 

Upcoming MSM Events


 

2012 MSM Events at a glance

April

5th Main Street Martinsburg First Saturday, 10am to 3pm

9th Main Street Martinsburg Mixer at CVB, 5pm to 7pm

18th Main Street Martinsburg - Festival of Banners are due!!
 

 

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Our Mission

Main Street Martinsburg is a collaboration of dedicated volunteers, business and property owners, concerned citizens, and local governments-working together to promote and enhance the economic strength of historic downtown Martinsburg. We are a member of the Main Street West Virginia program and accredited by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Program.

 

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