Harpers Ferry National Park

Harpers Ferry is where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet on the ancestral land of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people. Here you can dive into history, including the famous John Brown Raid against slavery, and the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. The area also offers miles of trails in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields, where you can enjoy recreation, historical inquiry, a quiet river stroll, or a guided ranger program.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA townscape at dawn in autumn.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA townscape at dawn in autumn.

Description

Harpers Ferry is where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet on the ancestral land of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people. Here you can dive into history, including the famous John Brown Raid against slavery, and the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. The area also offers miles of trails in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields, where you can enjoy recreation, historical inquiry, a quiet river stroll, or a guided ranger program.

Location

Visitor Center Harpers Ferry National Historical Park