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Election Day 1860 militia parade

Election Day 1860 militia parade

The Harpers Ferry Historical Association is one of 65 cooperating associations serving the National Park Service. Established in 1971, this not-for-profit association has provided over $1 million to enhance the interpretive and education programs of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the National Park Service.

The association has helped fund park public education programs, living history events, Artists-in-Residence, media for curriculum-based learning, publications, and visitor information assistance. These donations enhance the visitor experience at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

Photo of John Brown's Fort above courtesy of Eric Long (Copyright © Eric Long Photography)

 

Early morning view of Lower Town Harpers Ferry

Early morning view of Lower Town Harpers Ferry

What we do:

  • The association funds the re-creation of Election Day 1860 and other park special events.
  • The association is funding John Brown Remembered: The 150th Anniversary of the Raid on Harpers Ferry [Learn more].
  • The association provides materials for teachers and students for the annual School House Ridge Education Program for all 5th grade students in Jefferson County.
  • The association presents education programs and hosts an Annual Author Fest.
  • In partnership with the town of Harpers Ferry and the park, the association supports the annual Keeping Christmas event.
  • The association publishes "A Walker's Guide to Harpers Ferry" and other park publications.
  • The association provides funding for park museum and library acquisitions.
  • The association generates funds through the Park Bookshop, which offers over 3,000 items to help the visitor understand Harpers Ferry's unique place in history. [Learn more]

Harpers Ferry is a membership organization with over 500 members in the United States and Canada. Please join us in our mission of "Stewardship through Education."

CONTACT US:

Telephone:
304-535-6881

Toll-Free:
1-800-821-5206

Fax:
304-535-6749

Email:
hfha@earthlink.net

 

RELATED LINKS:

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Jefferson County Convention & Visitor Bureau

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