Harpers Ferry has long been known as one of the most important towns in American history, a West Virginia gem replete with ample historical sites. From the Civil War Museum to John Brown's Fort, an ...

HARPER’S FERRY, W. Va. (WCSC) - The raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to ignite a slave rebellion that would have a heavy hand in launching the Civil War kicked off 166 years ago. Abolitionist John ...

The original idea of "sister cities" was most prominently described in 1956, when former World War II general and acting president Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the beginning of the "People-to-People ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This collection, which dates from circa 1853-1996, contains material documenting the history of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, including the ...

A bill sponsored by West Virginia’s two delegates proposes a land exchange between Harpers Ferry National Historic Park and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. -- By the roiling rapids of converging rivers, President Donald Trump's campaign to have the government tell a happier story of American history confronts its toughest challenge.

Republican Rep. Riley Moore introduced legislation Nov. 17, 2025, with the goal of growing a training center for border ...

West Virginia’s eastern panhandle River Riders resort is putting the final touches on its holiday light show. You’ll want to ...