Historic Harpers Ferry, WV - A Visitors' Guide

Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

You are invited to the 44th annual Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration in historical Harpers Ferry, where you can enjoy the popular activities and events offered in "Christmas Past" celebrations and also some new events. From about December 1st through January 5th, the Town will be arrayed in fragrant green garlands, red bows, and twinkling lights (which give a modern but warm touch to the 1860 living history village). On each weekend from December 5 through December 14 (December 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14), shops and streets will be filled with special treats for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages: musical performances, puppet shows, storytelling, visits with Santa, caroling, arts and crafts shows, and much more. Located only an hour train-ride or drive from Washington, DC, Harpers Ferry offers a traditional Christmas celebration that will charm and delight you, your family, and friends!

Visit Harpers Ferry - Bolivar
(there is now an app for that!)

The Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation has just released (June 6, 2013) a smartphone app "Visit Harpers Ferry and Bolivar" for Apple iOS and Google Android devices. It is available for FREE on the iTunes and Google stores.

"We are pleased to offer this new technology to our visitors," said Joe Anderson, Mayor of Harpers Ferry, "which will allow them to have constantly updated information about accommodations, restaurants, shopping, recreational and entertainment opportunities, historical and cultural sites, and events."

For more details, see a story here at InThePanhandle.com.

Please contact us, if have any questions or comments.

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THINGS TO DO
Overview
Points of Interest

EVENTS
Full Calendar of Events (PDF)
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National Park Events (PDF)
Historical Association Events
Historical Association Workshops

GUIDES AND MAPS
Harpers Ferry Natl Park
Museums and Points of Interest (PDF)

MORE INFORMATION
Heritage and Cultural Organizations
Submit Events to Calendars
Contact us if an event is missing

The passage of the Patowmac through the Blue Ridge is perhaps one of the most stupendous scenes in Nature.
... This scene is worth a voyage across the Atlantic ...
Thomas Jefferson, 1783

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John Brown's Fort

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Lower Town Streetscape

Jefferson Rock

Riding the River

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park surrounds the town, providing visitors with tours, museums, hiking and biking trails, and restored 19th century streetscapes --- all within easy walking distance of the living history village. Harpers Ferry is a place for all seasons where you, your family, and your friends can savor the delights of Harper Ferrys unique history and exquisite geography throughout the year. Each month offers its own beauty and charm, as well as a special array of events and activities. "Journey back" into history and to historical Harpers Ferry again and again....

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

There are many museums, living history programs, and ranger guided tours at the Park, which is open year round. This year, there are several special exhibits associated with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

For a full calendar of Harp Ferry Park events click here

4th of July at the Gazebo Photos

Other Event Photos

Click here for the 2014 Olde Tyme Christmas schedule in PDF format (5 pages, one for each day, with photos)

Click here for the 2014 Olde Tyme Christmas schedule in PDF format (2 pages - good for 1 sheet double-sided printing)

Click here for the 2014 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park schedule for the special living history program Captain Flaggs U.S. Quarter Master City: Approach of Peace 1864.