The Foundation bids farewell to our steadfast friend and mentor, Betsy Bainbridge. After serving as the director of Harpers Ferry Main Street, Betsy seamlessly transitioned to board member for the Foundation. She was…
Over the past few years, the Trail and Town Alliance, which is a standing committee of the Foundation, has made great progress caring for and building trails in Woodpecker Woods. This wildlife preserve…
At last Tuesday evening’s Annual Membership Meeting, the Foundation added a new category alongside its annual Historic Preservation Award. For the first time, we presented an award recognizing new construction that is appropriately…
We are excited for you to see how great First Zion looks at the culmination of Phase 1 exterior preservation! Most of this work was funded by a $100,000…
Eddie and Mary Love have been honored by the Harpers Ferry–Bolivar Historic Town Foundation for their exemplary rehabilitation of 970 Washington Street in Harpers Ferry, now home to the Appalachian Snail Market and Café.
Choir rehearsals, Christmas plays, Easter specials, vacation Bible school, ladies tea parties, repasts after funerals—John Wesley United Methodist Church was alive with activity in the 1950s and 60s. Cousins Ann Reeler, Rhonda Reeler…
The Ridge Street Trail is a little gem in Harpers Ferry. Used primarily by locals, it connects East Ridge Street to West Ridge Street. It’s 1/3 of a mile long and includes a…
Alfred “Al” Alsdorf, founding chair of the Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation and a tireless advocate for the preservation and vitality of the community, passed away on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy…
