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Bridge Day Set for October 2025: Harpers Ferry Welcomes Tourists

Governor Morrisey announces Bridge Day will take place despite government shutdown WVNS | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that Bridge Day will proceed as scheduled on October 18, 2025, despite the ongoing government shutdown. The announcement ensures that the New River Gorge National Park and

Harpers Ferry's Bridge Day to Proceed Amid Government Shutdown

Harpers Ferry's Bridge Day to Proceed Amid Government Shutdown

Morrisey: Deal in the works to ensure Bridge Day isn't impacted by government shutdown WV News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In light of the federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that discussions are ongoing to ensure Bridge Day, a significant annual event

Morrisey Ensures Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Stay Open for Bridge Day

Morrisey says state will continue paying to keep national parks open through Bridge Day and beyond WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia will extend funding to keep national parks open during a major tourism season amid the federal shutdown.

West Virginia Secures Funding to Keep Harpers Ferry Open

Governor signs $98K donation agreement with feds to keep National Park sites in WV open The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff On October 3, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $98,000 donation agreement with the National Park Service, marking West Virginia as the first state to ensure

Harpers Ferry Park Adapts to Staffing Challenges Amid Shutdown

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Still Welcoming Visitors with Fewer Staff and Uncertainty About Next Steps The Panhandle News Network | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry National Historical Park continues to welcome visitors during the government shutdown, thanks to a deal brokered by Governor Morrisey with the

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen Amid Shutdown

W.Va. first in nation to reopen national parks West Virginia Press Association | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia has become the first state in the nation to reopen its national parks, specifically the New River Gorge National Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, following a

Harpers Ferry's Historical Narrative Faces New Scrutiny

National Park Service looking to reshape The Inter-Mountain | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Inter-Mountain reports on the National Park Service's efforts to revise historical narratives amid directives from the Trump administration, particularly at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. With local descendants like Brianna Wheeler advocating