Originally designated Harpers Ferry National Monument in 1944, the park was declared a National Historical Park by the U.S. Congress in 1963.

Authorized as a national monument in 1944 and a historical park in 1963, it covers about 3.5 square miles (9 square km). It is located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac …

Apr 2, 2024 · So there you have it: Harpers Ferry in West Virginia IS a National Historical Park due to its strategic location, its significance in the American Civil War, and its association with …

Oct 10, 2023 · At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's …

May 3, 2024 · From its crucial role in the Civil War to its designation as a National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry has a storied past that continues to attract visitors from around the world.

Oct 10, 2025 · When 6 acres of the former Armory were added to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia, the park acquired not only the original site of John Brown’s …

Harpers Ferry and some surrounding areas were designated as a National Monument in 1944. Congress later designated it as the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in 1963.

It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act. It is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior, which is a Cabinet Office of the …

In 1944 the park's area was originally designated as a national monument. In 1963 Congress re-designated it as Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Approximately half a million people …

Apr 27, 2022 · Welcome to the "Learn About the Park" section of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park website. This page contains brief information about and links to other useful …