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Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Photo

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

Historic park located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discover miles of trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields. (credit Harpers Ferry NHP website)

The park grounds and trails are open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Park facilities, including restrooms, the Visitor Center, and exhibits, are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of certain holidays.

How Much?

$0 - $20

$20 per vehicle for up to 3 days, $15 for motorcycles, or $10 per person.

Why We Went

Looking to get out of the house, we decided to visit Harpers Ferry to hike and explore.


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Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

Address: 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425

Website: https://www.nps.gov/hafe

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About the author
I'm Brad Hopkins, the founder of SeeWV.com and the @seewestvirginia channel on Youtube. I have a history of starting marginally successful community websites like eMorgantown.com and inthepanhandle.com. SeeWV.com is an excuse to explore and share my adventures in the Mountain State.