Welcome to the Rumseyan Society

Mission Statement

The Rumseyan Society is organized to support the maintenance and improvement of the Rumsey Monument Park owned by the Municipal Corporation of Shepherdstown, WV.


A tall monument illuminated at night, with stairs leading up to it, flanked by rocks and trees.

Purpose and Goals

Preservation: Preserve a historic landmark (and its legacy) within the town of Shepherdstown, WV

Innovation: Inspire creativity by showcasing the achievement of an American inventor in an environment surrounded by ingenuity  

Conservation: Enable community members and park visitors to connect with and appreciate natural resources through recreational activities

Community Engagement: Enhance guest well-being and enjoyment with an accessible, clean and safe park


The Rumseyan Society has submitted this landscape concept plan for the park. We welcome comments from our members.

Proposed Landscape Plan

Become a Friend of the Rumsey Monument

Join the Rumseyan Society. Your support helps us continue efforts to maintain the historic Rumsey Monument Park in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, ensuring its scenic grounds and towering monument remain a beautiful, accessible tribute for generations to come. Please join today—every contribution directly sustains this wonderful historical site. Thank you for helping keep history alive!

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The View of the Rumsey Monument From the Quarry