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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 and Ranson Benefit from West Virginia's Tourism Surge

Harpers Ferry and Ranson Benefit from West Virginia's Tourism Surge

West Virginia tourism boom: 77M visitors drive $9.1 billion economic impact WV News | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In 2024, West Virginia's tourism industry achieved over $9.1 billion in economic impact, directly benefiting local communities like Harpers Ferry and Ranson. With attractions such as

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Set to Reopen Soon

Morrisey: West Virginia's national parks to reopen within days DC News Now | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, along with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, will reopen within days, even amidst a government funding

Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Visitor Services Remain Open

Morrisey, Ruby celebrate re-opening of state’s national park visitor services amid government shutdown WV Metro News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a press conference at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center, Governor Patrick Morrisey and Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby celebrated the state's

Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

The public finally gets to see Harpers Ferry's ‘local treasures’ at art exhibit The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that residents can view 17 previously unseen paintings of Harpers Ferry by Garnet Jex at a local exhibit. Chris

Maryland Senators Fight to Preserve Harpers Ferry History

Maryland senators ask Trump administration to not 'whitewash' exhibits at Harpers Ferry WBOY 12 News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to proposed changes by the Trump administration regarding the removal of historical information about race and slavery from Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Maryland

Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen as West Virginia Leads Nationally

West Virginia first state to reopen national parks amid shutdown WBOY 12 News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia has become the first state to fully reopen its national parks during the ongoing government shutdown, a move praised by Governor Morrisey. With the New River Gorge National

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen Fully

West Virginia becomes first state to fully reopen national parks amid shutdown WTRF | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WTRF reports that West Virginia has become the first state to fully reopen its national parks, including the popular New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry sites, amid the federal government