HARPERS FERRY-BOLIVAR HISTORIC TOWN FOUNDATION

Join with us as we share our past, strengthen our community, and explore the natural beauty of our area.

CURRENT AND PAST

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

Oral History Project

September 11th, 2023
/ by Ed Wheeless
The Foundation’s oral history project serves to capture the stories from our region. Led by trained local volunteers...
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Harpers Ferry Black Heritage Walking Tour

February 23rd, 2021
/ by Lynn Pechuekonis
Most interpretive histories of Harpers Ferry focus on the John Brown Raid, the Federal Armory, and the Civil War. Lesser...
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First Zion Rehabilitation

December 5th, 2020
/ by blj_adjoll5
We aim to protect and preserve African American heritage in our towns through the rehabilitation of First Zion Baptist C...
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Cedar Hill Cemetery Initiative

December 4th, 2020
/ by blj_adjoll5
Cedar Hill Cemetery serves as the final resting place of former slaves, military veterans, and Storer College teachers a...
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Potomac Street Project

December 3rd, 2020
/ by blj_adjoll5
The Potomac Street corridor of Harpers Ferry’s business district once suffered from limited parking, unsightly pow...
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Renew Harpers Ferry Fire Relief Project

December 2nd, 2020
/ by blj_adjoll5
On July 23, 2015, fire destroyed nine businesses and two residences in the historic commercial district of Harpers Ferry...
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Pine Grove Cemetery Initiative

December 1st, 2020
/ by blj_adjoll5
Pine Grove Cemetery is an almost unknown six-acre burial ground dating to 1850, when citizens of Harpers Ferry petitione...
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OUR VISION AND MISSION

The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation unites two towns with a vision of inspiring citizens and visitors alike with our history, beauty, diversity and hospitality. The Foundation’s initiatives focus on the historic preservation, promotion and beautification of our towns for the enjoyment and benefit of all. We seek to preserve the rich history of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, learn from its people and build upon their legacies.

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Please help support our work! We are a small, community-based organization, with no paid staff and depending on volunteer efforts & donations.

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The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation welcomes in-kind donations of food, materials and skilled labor for our events and volunteer work days.

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Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to show your support by sponsoring one of our special events or becoming an annual corporate partner.

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We have volunteer opportunities that include preservation, landscaping, trail maintenance, historical research and staffing for special events.

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