Each year the Foundation recognizes an outstanding preservation project in Harpers Ferry or Bolivar for its contribution to maintaining and enhancing the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of our community. The Foundation invites residents, architects, or contractors to nominate distinguished preservation projects in the towns for recognition. The award highlights how restoring and adaptively reusing historic structures is an essential ingredient for community revitalization.
Past recipients of the Harper Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation’s Excellence in Historic Preservation award:

2023
344 Washington Street
Constructed: 1893
Owner: Dr. Deborah Shewbridge

2022
21 Downing Street
Constructed: 1890 (first level likely earlier)
Owner: Pam Leonard & John Flowers
Lead Contractor: self

2021
1334 West Washington Street
Constructed: ca. 1900
Owner: Alexis Grant & Ben Collins
Lead Contractor: Bart & Kim Wheatley