Autumn in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. (ThinkStock)
What to do in Harpers Ferry
Historic Harpers Ferry is best known as one of the catalysts for the Civil War: Radical abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the town, hoping to spark a slave uprising and eventually end slavery. The town went on to change hands eight times during the Civil War before serving as the site for the important Battle of Harpers Ferry, which led to the Battle of Antietam. It was also the site of the 1906 Niagara Movement, a civil rights movement led by W.E.B. DuBois. A large part of the town, with a population of around 300, is now located inside Harpers Ferry National Park.
Harpers Ferry is situated in the stunning Shenandoah Valley at the convergence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and is one of the few towns that the Appalachian Trail passes directly through. The many opportunities to enjoy nature will keep visitors busy....
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Is there a tour of the FBI at Clarksburg?
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What time is harpers ferry west virginia closes
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- I have just gotten into kayaking (flat water - no white water). I would like to kayak...
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I have just gotten into kayaking (flat water - no white water).
I would like to kayak around the Harpers Ferry area. Is there a place to put a kayak in there? I heard about Dagan's Bend, but it seems too far away for me. THaNks.
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- We are in our 60's, we like to walk, we enjoy quiet, no tv, and want to plan a long...
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We are in our 60's, we like to walk, we enjoy quiet, no tv, and want to plan a long weekend either to WVA or Virginia where we can relax. We don't want to travel a long distance.
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