Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Located at the convergence point of the Potomac and Shenendoah Rivers, Harpers Ferry National Park is one of the most versatile and historic national park areas in the East. Historical tours through the park will take you through notable events throughout history, including the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, the arrival of the first American railroad, and one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States. Restored 19th century buildings dot the landscape, and the ruins of Civil War forts, trenches, ammo pits and camps are hidden at Maryland Heights mountain, which also offers hikers a mighty challenge.
Other popular activities among the park's hundreds of thousands of annual visitors include climbing, hiking, fishing, rafting, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Harpers Ferry is unique among national parks as it offers not only a natural wonderland to get lost in, but also an incredible journey through history. Start at the Visitors Center located near the Shenendoah River bridge to begin your Harpers Ferry adventure!
Enjoy a guided hike rated easy among peaceful streams, roaring water falls, botanical wonders and wild animals in the beautiful Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.
Prospects of Peace at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
Take
part in a piece of history with the Prospects of Peace at Harpers Ferry
National Historic Park to commemorate the 36 hours of John Brown's Raid
150 years ago.
At Luxury or Necessity at Harpers Ferrry National Park, you can experience the difficult Victorian homemakers faced in preserving food in the 18th century.
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