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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.

Celebrate Don Redman's Jazz Legacy at Harpers Ferry Concert

Celebrate Don Redman's Jazz Legacy at Harpers Ferry Concert

The Music of Don Redman opens the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival on Aug. 8 The Journal | Sunday, August 3, 2025 By Staff On August 8, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the community to honor jazz pioneer and Storer College graduate Don Redman with a free concert featuring original arrangements

Sisters-in-Law Connect Through Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Sisters-in-Law Connect Through Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Sisters-in-law find connection through Contemporary American Theater Festival The Journal | Saturday, August 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown recently concluded its 35th season, offering attendees meaningful discussions and connections—especially for sisters-in-law Cathy Hogendobler and Cynthia McNanley from Harpers Ferry. Their tradition of

Local Families Celebrating New Arrivals in Shepherdstown and Martinsburg

Birth announcements The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle features several heartwarming birth announcements from the region, celebrating new arrivals in local families. Parents such as Keriann and Raymond Rusiniak of Shepherdstown, and Crystal Hoflich and Jeramie Line of Martinsburg, joyfully announce the birth of

Local FFA Students Shine at State Convention in Charles Town

Local FFA Students Shine at State Convention in Charles Town

Jefferson County FFA students succeed at the state convention The Journal | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students from local high and middle schools celebrated their achievements at the 97th Annual West Virginia State FFA Convention, with both the Jefferson and Washington high school chapters earning the prestigious Superior

Impact of Trump's Presidency on Harpers Ferry's NPS Center

We have paid a price The Journal | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a piece from The Journal, the author critiques conservative media's tendency to shield its audience from the ramifications of electing a controversial figure to the presidency. Specifically, the article highlights the recent closure

Shepherdstown's Potomac River Artists Guild Marks 25 Years

Potomac River Artists Guild celebrates 25 years of artistic growth, excellence together The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Staff The Potomac River Artists Guild, based in Shepherdstown, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2025. At their recent Fine Art Show and Sale at the War Memorial Building, long-standing

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members hear from Jefferson’s municipal mayors The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Harpers Ferry, the mayors from Charles Town, Ranson, and other municipalities updated attendees on local developments. Charles Town Mayor Michael George, who took