American Public University System’s Richard G. Trefry Archives contain documents and items that represent the history, development, and progress of the institution as its recorded memory.
The Finance Center opened Sept. 18, 2012. The LEED-certified building was constructed on the site of a former abandoned warehouse. The Center was the second building APUS constructed in Charles Town and neighboring Ranson.
Etter Hall, named after APUS first president James Etter, was purchased by the University in 2003. Although there have been many renovations, the original hardwood floors and elevator car remain in the building that currently houses Human Resources.
This aerial photo of Charles Town was taken after the construction of the Academic Center. The photo shows Washington, George, and Congress Streets where many APUS past and present buildings are located.
Ranson and Charles Town Brownfield Renewal project with properties (including those belonging to APUS) clean up lots of left-over industrious waste. With help from APUS, Brownfield Renewal Magazine recognized the project effort.