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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park West Virginia Virginia Maryland

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Harpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to keep you up-to-date as Harpers Ferry's landscape changes with the seasons. To see the current weather or the forecasted weather for Harpers Ferry, please visit the National Weather Service site and set the zip code to 25425.

Address

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Activities & Topics

Guided Tours Hiking Living History Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store African American Heritage Enslavement Military Armories Battlefields Schools and Education Social Movements Abolition Movement Civil Rights Tragic Events Floods Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Birds Fish Climate Change Geology Scenic Views Wetlands