Harpers Ferry's Mather Training Center to End Programs
Stephen T. Mather Training Center set to close training programs
WV News | Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The National Park Service has announced the closure of training programs at the Stephen T. Mather Training Center in Harpers Ferry, marking the end of over sixty years of in-person educational opportunities for new rangers and cultural-resource specialists. This decision comes as part of a consolidation effort that includes the Horace P. Albright Training Center in Grand Canyon National Park. Officials from the Department of the Interior cite the need for efficiency in their training programs, impacting the local community that has long supported these educational initiatives.
