With its preserved buildings and exhibits, Harpers Ferry National Historic Site tells the story of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 raid on the federal armory there. He was after weapons to arm enslaved ...

HARPER’S FERRY, W. Va. (WCSC) - The raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to ignite a slave rebellion that would have a heavy hand in launching the Civil War kicked off 166 years ago. Abolitionist John ...

Abolitionist John Brown and his armed followers snuck into the town of Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, which is now West Virginia, as most of its residents slept. They took around 60 local people as ...

Visitors are invited to explore the history of American military technology during a special event at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, according to a community announcement. The event, titled ...

We love this charming riverfront town. At the precipice of the 4.5-mile Maryland Heights Overlook Trail, the small town of Harpers Ferry appears as if from a 19th-century dream. One minute you’re ...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is set to host a series of events in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. According to a community announcement, the events will ...