Written by BawBaw on September 11, 2007
- The small riverside town of Harpers Ferry is located a mere 6 miles down the road from my front door. In fact, I've been a frequent visitor to Harpers Ferry for a good deal longer...
Written by Idler on July 11, 2005
- I’ve always felt a special connection to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which stretches from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland, taking in some of the most beautiful and historical sights of this part of the...
Written by Idler on June 16, 2003
- "I never saw so much expression in an inanimate thing before,
and we all know how much expression they have!"
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "The Yellow Wallpaper"
On a recent visit to Harpers Ferry, we passed by the...
Written by Timone on May 21, 2002
- The bus from the parking lot stops at Shenandoah Street where there is a renovated blacksmith's store and a general store. There are guides in period costume to explain the area. Around the corner on...
Written by Kim M. on February 1, 2003
- Here are some additional photos of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
The most commonly known piece of Harpers Ferry history is that it was the site of John Brown's famous raid in 1859. Planning to...
Written by Kim M. on January 12, 2003
- Harpers Ferry has been a railroad town for ages. The rails still run through here, and you can see several freight trains on any given day. The MARC commuter line runs Monday through Friday with...
Written by Kim M. on January 9, 2003
- River rafting, canoeing, and kayaking are also available in the Harpers Ferry area. There are several outfitters that provide these services, and a stop at the Tourist Information Center off of route 340 can be...
Written by Kim M. on January 9, 2003
- Harpers Ferry was recently used as one of many filming locations for the upcoming movie Gods and Generals. Directed by Ron Maxwell, this movie focuses on the generals of the Civil War and includes actors...
Harpers Ferry
Tourism and Travel Guide