SHEPHERDSTOWN – Pack Horse Ford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Shepherdstown (DAR) is honored to award an academic scholarship to a Shepherd University student in memory of one of the chapter’s most honored members, Ruth Power Thacher. Martinsburg resident Elizabeth Cushwa, majoring in historic preservation, is the recipient of the 2025-2026 scholarship award, established through the Shepherd University Foundation.

Cushwa is one of eight generations to grow up on the family farm. She is also a 2019 recipient of the WV Golden Horseshoe Award. After college, she hopes to work in the preservation consulting or planning of historic sites and artifacts.

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