Harpers Ferry changed hands 14 times between 1861 and 1865. One of the best things about visiting this historical park is that there’s a LOT to see and do within a relatively short walk.

Harpers Ferry, located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is the easternmost place in West Virginia and at 247 feet the lowest point in the state. Originally ...

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The beautiful and historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is just 70 miles northwest of the heart of D.C. It’s a site that attracts families, history lovers and those ...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers meet in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson ...

Harpers Ferry has played various roles in American history. Native Americans, early settlers, railroad and canal workers used the gap in the Blue Ridge for travel and transport.

Driving west from Virginia on the Charles Town Pike and crossing into Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the elevation provides an expansive view of Charles Town. Then travelers reach the Millville Dam ...

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (7News) — Allegheny woodrats were captured, tagged, and released in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia, according to the National Park Service.

Where to stay in Harpers Ferry Many of the smaller, historical inns don't allow children under age 12, but they're welcomed at The Town's Inn, which is set in a pair of 19th-century guesthouses on ...