Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – Defend and Protect: Arming the American Soldier

Special exhibits and programs highlight the Harpers Ferry Armory, technology, invention and how soldiers used these weapons for national defense and exploration.

Getting There & Details

Address
P.O. Box 65
Phone
304-535-6298
Website
www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm
Map
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More Things to Do

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Arts, Crafts & Olde Tyme Christmas Craft Show

Please join us for the 12th annual Arts, Crafts & Olde Tyme Christmas Craft Show…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Civil War Preservation Trust Park Day

Volunteers interested in history and presevation will work together at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – A Soldiers City: Harpers Ferry 1864

Experience a town with southern loyalties garrisoned by Union soldiers. Living history volunteers from 142nd…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park – Niagara Centennial Commemoration – Niagara: A Story of Freedom

In 2006, Harper's Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the gathering…

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