National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discover miles of trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields.
Park Photos

View of Lower Town Harpers Ferry as seen from Maryland Heights
Credit: NPS Photo/Shenandoah Sanchez





Activities
Operating Hours
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park museums/exhibits, the Visitor Center, and restroom facilities are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park passes may be purchased at the entrance station Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to purchase a nationwide America the Beautiful pass, we encourage you to call 304-535-6299 before you come. Park shuttle bus hours are currently 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |