MLK Volunteer Day
[start-date] 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a day of service on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 20. From 9am-12pm, we’ll mulch the Bolivar Heights Trail, with […]
Intro to Hiking the Appalachian Trail
[start-date] 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is offering an Intro to Hiking the Appalachian Trail workshop. This class is designed for people who are considering a […]
49th Annual Harpers Ferry Bolivar Olde Tyme Christmas Festival
[start-date] 12:00 pm – [end-date] 12:00 pm The Olde Tyme Christmas festival offers performances meant to capture the spirit of a historic Christmas celebration, where quaintly decorated streets come alive […]
A Handmade Christmas in Harper’s Ferry
[start-date] 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us for the first ever “Handmade Christmas in Harpers Ferry!” 10 amazing local artisans with handcrafted holiday gifts, door prizes, food, beer, wine, […]
Walk in the Woods: C&O Canal at Harper’s Ferry
[start-date] 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a family friendly walk along the C&O Canal as we explore the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, learn the […]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
[start-date] 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Volunteer for National Public Lands Day at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park! Meet at the Bolivar Heights parking area at 9:00 am on Saturday, […]
Oktoberfest
[start-date] 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come out to the Barn for our celebration of Oktoberfest. Beer cheese, pretzels, german beer, and music. What more could you ask for?! Location: […]
Octoberfest Picnic Raise the Roof Fundraiser
[start-date] 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a private quarry. Spend the afternoon lazily floating in this crystal-clear lake. The Foundation will serve traditional […]
Oktoberfest 2019
[start-date] 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Rations will be serving up delicious food again at the town Gazebo located on 575 Washington Street. There will also be live music and […]
Bacon, Brews & Blues Festival
[start-date] 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Outdoor craft beer garden! Bacon and bacon-themed sides available for purchase! All day Blues Music – from Piedmont to Modern! Eddie O Galvin 2pm- […]
Freedom’s Run Marathon; An Event for Health and Heritage
[start-date] 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Freedom’s Run is a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k, and kids run. It includes Harper’s Ferry, the C&O Canal towpath, Shepherdstown, Antietam, and […]
45th Annual Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas
[start-date] 9:00 am – [end-date] 6:00 pm Experience a traditional Christmas celebration, as quaintly decorated streets come alive for the holiday season. Live entertainment, children’s activities, and extended shopping hours. […]
Maryland Heights Trail

Both hikers and history buffs will tell you the 1,200 foot climb to the overlook at Maryland Heights is well worth the trip. The green-blazed trail leads you to a […]
Jefferson Rock
This is your opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our third president. Climb the stone steps from the lower town and follow the cliff overlook trail to several large […]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

The town of Harpers Ferry, wedged below high ridgelines and tightly packed on a small point of land at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah, is rich in […]
Harpers Ferry Parking
Parking lot at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Bus service and walking trail to Harpers Ferry and C&O Canal towpath.
Lock 33

Lock 33 of the Canal was a place of commerce situated close to the town of Harpers Ferry, just across the Potomac from town. The lock also sits below Maryland […]
Harpers Ferry Restroom
Harpers Ferry & Bolivar

Harpers Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. This junction of two rivers made it a natural site […]