Meg Jernigan has been writing for more than 30 years. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races hollywoodcasinocharlestown. Lodging in Charles Town, West Virginia. Hollywood Casino has a traditional buffet, a steakhouse and casual dining spots near the action at the track. Meg Jernigan, Leaf Group. The Washington Heritage Trail washingtonheritagetrail. She specializes in travel, cooking and interior decorating. Shuttle service connects the casino with its adjacent sister hotel, the Inn at Charles Town. George Washington's brother Samuel served as warden at the 18th century church. Off Track Betting is available daily, year-round. Harpers Ferry is about seven miles east of Charles Town. A stay at one of the downtown bed and breakfasts sets the stage for touring the region. Photo Credits.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Antietam National Battlefield nps. Much of the town, administered by the National Park Service, hosts historic reenactments, ranger-led tours and special events. John Brown and six of his men were tried at the courthouse and hanged nearby after being found guilty. Eight stops are in Jefferson County, of which Charles Town is the county seat. Motels in Charles Town, West Virginia. Harpers Ferry nps. Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry nps. About the Author. It was the site of John Brown's Raid, where the fiery abolitionist attempted to seize weapons to arm an anti-slavery insurrection. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Nearby Antietam saw the Civil War's bloodiest day. The village and surrounding area played a role in the Civil War, when much of the town was demolished by fighting. The track offers live evening racing Thursday through Saturday, and an early afternoon post-time on Sundays. Upscale rooms at the inn have jetted tubs, flat-panel televisions and walkout balconies. Her offline credits include copy editing full-length books and creating marketing copy for nonprofit organizations. George's Chapel are one mile west of Charles Town. The grounds of Happy Retreat, home of and burial site for Charles and Mildred Washington, are open to the public. An mile self-guided driving tour begins with a movie at the visitor center and includes the Bloody Lane, where 5, men died in one afternoon; and the cornfield, where the stalks were mown down by bullets during the most lethal part of the battle. Park rangers lead walking tours and demonstrate cannon firings. Jernigan attended George Washington University, majoring in speech and drama. Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, moved to the area in and laid out the streets of what would become Charles Town, West Virginia.