Harpers Ferry's Stephen T. Mather Training Center to Close
Stephen T. Mather Training Center set to close training programs
The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Journal reports that the National Park Service will close its training program at the Stephen T. Mather Training Center in Harpers Ferry, marking the end of over sixty years of in-person training for new park rangers and cultural resource specialists. This decision is part of a consolidation effort with the Horace P. Albright Training Center at Grand Canyon National Park, signaling a shift in how ranger education is administered, which may impact local wildlife conservation efforts and educational programs in Harpers Ferry and surrounding areas.
