National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

PO Box 65
Harpers Ferry WV 25425

304 535-6748 phone
304 535-6244 fax

Harpers Ferry NHP News Release

Release Date: Immediately
Contact: Marsha B. Wassel
Phone: 304 535-6748

Niagara Movement Academic Symposium

On August 16-18, 2006, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host the Niagara Movement Academic Symposium, The Niagara Movement and the Dawning of Twentieth Century Civil Rights. This symposium, held on the historic grounds of Storer College in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is certain to stimulate unprecedented academic research, scholarship and debate on the subject of equality. In addition to the presentation of papers, there will be guest speakers, such as Rev. Benjamin Hooks, a life-long civil rights activist, discussions, dramatic presentations, interpretive exhibits and book displays.

Registration is required. The fee includes all sessions, performances, evening receptions and entrance into Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

The pre-registration (deadline June 30th) is $35.00 per person. Registration after June 30th is $70.00 per person.

Call the Harpers Ferry Historical Association at 304-525-6881 or 1-800-821-5206 to receive a registration form or you may download a registration form (MS Word format).

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Updated: Friday, 09-Jun-2006 10:15:21 Eastern Daylight Time
www.nps.gov /archive/hafe/new/nr-niagara-symposium.htm
Author: Marsha B. Wassel

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