Public Art Trail
Explore murals, sculptures, monuments, and historic visual landmarks across the region. From colorful downtown installations to pieces rooted in local history, this trail invites you to experience the creativity and character of our communities.
How to Explore the Trail
The Public Art Trail is designed as a starting point for discovering murals, monuments, sculptures, and historic visual landmarks in and around Martinsburg.
Use the interactive map to plan your route, then explore featured stops on foot or by car. This trail is a growing collection and highlights a sampling of public-facing works, with more pieces likely to be added over time.
Featured Stops
These featured stops offer a sampling of works that help tell the visual story of Martinsburg and the surrounding area.
Spring Fling
A cheerful depiction of a flowering meadow, this work brings bright color and a sense of renewal to the streetscape.
The Lonesome Touch
Located on the side of Martinsburg’s antebellum Market House building, this mural spans two recessed arches and depicts a master fiddler performing while others pause to listen.
Roots and Horizons: Celebrating Berkeley County’s Journey
This seven-panel installation was created for Berkeley County’s 250th commemoration and is mounted on the historic Martinsburg Steam Laundry building along the Frog Hollow Recreation Trail.
Untitled
A 20 x 30-foot artwork created as a Main Street Martinsburg community art project, this mural was designed to resemble stained glass.
Big Apple Time Capsule
Created as part of a Community Pride Project, this iconic apple celebrates Martinsburg’s heritage as the Apple Capital City and houses a time capsule to be reopened in 2040.
Christmas in Old Virginia
Also known as Christmas at Mount Vernon, this work was used by Interwoven Stocking Co. for a sock box illustration and a holiday advertisement in The Saturday Evening Post.
Bronze Doughboy
Sponsored by the American Legion Berkeley Post 14 Ladies Auxiliary, this monument originally stood on West King Street and was refurbished and relocated in 2022.
Public Drinking Fountain
This approximately 12-foot-tall granite fountain was originally installed in Martinsburg Town Square and donated by Emily Alburtis Bishop in memory of her husband and son.
Historic Signs and Painted Advertising
As the trail grows, historic painted signs may also help tell the visual story of downtown.
Clohan’s Sign
Fading painted signs like this one add another layer to the visual history of downtown and may become part of the trail over time.
Know of Public Art We Missed?
Help us grow the Public Art Trail. If you know of a mural, sculpture, monument, historic sign, or other public-facing artwork that should be included, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Berkeley Arts Council