Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields.

Jefferson Rock is a popular destination in Harpers Ferry. It is situated along the Appalachian Trail between the Lower Town and Camp Hill areas of the park. The location offers gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains, the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, and the water gap.

This is the site of the historic John Brown’s Raid, the ruins of the Fort and Arsenal are part of the legacy of our nation’s struggle with slavery. John Brown thought he could free the slaves, and he selected Harpers Ferry as his starting point. Determined to seize the 100,000 weapons at the Arsenal and to use the Blue Ridge Mountains for guerrilla warfare, abolitionist Brown launched his raid on Sunday evening, October 16, 1859. His 21-man “army of liberation” seized the Armory and several other strategic points. Thirty-six hours after the raid begun, with most of his men killed or wounded, Brown was captured in the Armory fire enginehouse (now known as “John Brown’s Fort”) when U.S. Marines stormed the building.

Spend a day or a weekend. We have something for everyone, so come and discover Harpers Ferry!

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485 Fillmore Street
Harpers Ferry, WV

304-535-6029
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