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Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a historic town at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Known for its picturesque scenery and rich history, it was the site of John Brown's raid in 1859, which played a significant role in sparking the U.S. Civil War. Today, it's a popular destination for hiking, history tours, and river activities, drawing visitors to its well-preserved national historical park.

Harpers Ferry Recognized as One of America’s Most Charming Towns

Harpers Ferry Recognized as One of America’s Most Charming Towns

Harpers Ferry Named One of America’s Most Charming Small Downtowns by HGTV WV News | Monday, September 22, 2025 By Staff Harpers Ferry has proudly secured a spot on HGTV’s list of America’s 40 most charming small downtowns, highlighting its unique blend of preserved 19th-century architecture, cobblestone streets,

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

WVDEP Hosts Meetings on PFAS Water Contamination in Local Towns

WVDEP Hosts Meetings on PFAS Water Contamination in Local Towns

WVDEP Hosting Eastern Panhandle Meetings on PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water WV News | Friday, September 19, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is collaborating with local organizations, including the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, to host community meetings addressing the

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,

ACLU Critiques Trump Administration's Exhibit Changes in Harpers Ferry

Certain exhibits being removed from Harpers Ferry under Trump administration order WOWK 13 News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The ACLU of West Virginia has condemned the Trump administration's decision to remove references to slavery from exhibits at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, a pivotal site

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

Celebrating New Additions to Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Families

Cribsides for Sept. 17 The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff In a delightful announcement featured by The Journal, Kamren and Jaiquan Parker from Shepherdstown welcomed their son, Kai Maurice Parker, at Berkeley Medical Center on July 7, 2025. Weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces, with a length of