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Bolivar

Bolivar, West Virginia, is a small town near Harpers Ferry, known for its proximity to historical attractions and natural beauty. It's part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bolivar provides a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere with easy access to trails, rivers, and the rich history of the surrounding area, making it a peaceful yet engaging place to visit or reside.

Explore Harpers Ferry's Historic St. Peter's Cemetery

Tour of St. Peter's Cemetery set for June 11 The Journal | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 By Staff On June 11 at 6 p.m., the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table and Harpers Ferry Park Association invite the public to a guided tour of historic graves at St.

Harpers Ferry National Park Prepares for June 3 Power Outage

No restrooms or shuttle service at Harpers Ferry park on June 3 Herald-Mail Media | Monday, June 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On June 3, all public buildings and services at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will be closed due to a scheduled power outage by Potomac Edison, impacting restroom facilities

Harpers Ferry Park Closes for Power Work on June 3

National park plans closure for power outages The Journal | Sunday, June 1, 2025 By Staff On June 3, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will close all public services, including restrooms and shuttle services, due to a scheduled power outage by Potomac Edison. This outage affects local areas such as Bolivar,

Rev. Unger Honors Sacrifice at Bolivar Memorial Day Ceremony

Rev. Unger Honors Sacrifice at Bolivar Memorial Day Ceremony

Unger speaks of honor and sacrifice at Harpers Ferry/Bolivar ceremony The Journal | Monday, May 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Memorial Day, the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry District Veterans held a solemn parade and ceremony to honor fallen servicemen. Led by Cpl. Trey Hockman and Sheriff Tom Hansen, participants included the

Community Memorial Day Events in Bolivar and Martinsburg

Memorial Day Events in the Region Honor Fallen Soldiers The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports on various events honoring fallen soldiers in the Martinsburg and surrounding areas. On May 26, 2025, the Bolivar/Harpers Ferry Memorial Day Parade will kick

Summer Concerts Bring Community Together in Ranson and Beyond

Concerts a plus for the community The Journal | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the vibrant summer concert scene that enriches the Panhandle, with free events like the Toni Saylor Concert Series at War Memorial Park in Berkeley County and the Levitt Concert Series in Ranson.

Harpers Ferry Hosts Inaugural World Fiddle Day Celebration

Harpers Ferry Hosts Inaugural World Fiddle Day Celebration

Fiddle festival takes over venues across Harpers Ferry The Journal | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the inaugural World Fiddle Day Celebration in Harpers Ferry, attracting local musicians for workshops, jam sessions, and performances that meld Irish and American musical traditions. Spearheaded by musician Kate