Jefferson County News Hub

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Impending Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Jobs and Services

Shutdown could affect federal employers, social services, national parks and forests WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government nears a shutdown, West Virginia faces significant impacts, particularly in areas such as federal employment, social services, and national parks, affecting local towns like Harpers

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite in Protest Against Historical Exhibit Cuts

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration’s actions regarding historical exhibits West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, residents of Harpers Ferry and neighboring communities gathered in solidarity to protest against the actions of the Trump Administration regarding historical

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite Against Historical Exhibit Changes

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite Against Historical Exhibit Changes

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration's actions regarding historical exhibits The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a powerful demonstration in Harpers Ferry, residents gathered to protest the Trump Administration's executive order aimed at modifying historical

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration's actions regarding historical exhibits The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, locals gathered to protest against the Trump Administration's directives to modify historical exhibits at the National Historical

Harpers Ferry Park Addresses ACLU Claims on Slavery Exhibits

Parks Service disputes ACLU claims about exhibits at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park WV Metro News | Friday, September 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry National Historical Park officials are countering claims from the ACLU regarding orders from the Trump administration to remove or conceal exhibits related to slavery. While

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Around 30 items have been flagged for removal or covering at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park following Trump Administration's orders, spurring one Harpers Ferry councilman to speak out The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent move that echoes past historical conflicts,

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

ACLU-WV condemns reports of Trump order to remove slavery exhibits at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park WV News | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Staff The ACLU of West Virginia has voiced strong opposition to recent directives from the Trump administration that reportedly call for the removal of historical exhibits and