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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer


category : Historic Parks
Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer presents a special program focusing on Yuletide 1864 when Harpers Ferry soldiers attempted to create their own version of Christmas on the battle front. Programs and activities will feature local citizens and soldiers preparing for the Yuletide, a Civil War style Santa Claus dispersing presents to the soldiers, a Victorian Cotillion, Yuletide confections, and special guided walking tours.


Address: P.O. Box 65

Phone: 304-535-6298
Our Website:www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm

Come visit us in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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 Pa. interpret the Union occupation of Harpers Ferry during the summer of 1864

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

House and Garden Tour 2006 - Historic Berkeley & Jefferson Counties

2006 House and Garden Tour, sponsored by the Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council.
Docent-led tours of some of the area's most beautiful homes and gardens, demonstrations and refreshments. Includes homes in both Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
Saturday & Sunday
April 29 & 30, 2

Harpers Ferry, WV Tours

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - U. S. Army Band

U. S. Army Band will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - America’s Picnic: Celebrating The Glorious Fourth

America’s Picnic: Celebrating The Glorious Fourth is a special living history program on how the 4th was celebrated in America. Experience the patriotic passion of a traditional hometown band concert with the Wildcat Regiment Band, the Regimental Band of the 105

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

Arts, Crafts & Olde Tyme Christmas Craft Show

Please join us for the 12th annual Arts, Crafts & Olde Tyme Christmas Craft Show at the Hilltop House Hotel in Harpers Ferry, WV. December 2nd and 3rd, 2006 from 9:00 am to 5:00

Harpers Ferry, WV Other Events

Things to do Historic Parks near Harpers Ferry, WV

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862

Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862 will interpret the Battle of Harpers Ferry and surrender of the Union garrison t...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - U. S. Army Band

U. S. Army Band will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free of charge....

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - The Eyes of the Army: The Cavalry

Living History volunteers Company H, Second US Cavalry, will demonstrate cavalry riding, weapons firing, sabre drill, and bug...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Potomac Watershed Cleanup

Volunteers interested in the environment will remove unwanted trash at Harpers Ferry NHP from 9am to noon. Contact ...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Hold the High Ground

Join living history volunteers on a program and hike to the Maryland Heights Naval Battery. Discover how soldiers felt about...