• Interior of the John Brown Fort

    Harpers Ferry

    National Historical Park WV,VA,MD

Living History Group Volunteers

Frederick Ladies decorate for the Christmas festivities.

Members of the Frederick Ladies decorate for the holidays.

National Park Service

LIVING HISTORY

Living History volunteers provide visitors with special programs and events throughout the year, bringing to life the sights and sounds from the past.

Large events open to numerous applicants are:

  • July 2nd and 3rd "America's Picnic: Celebrating the Glorious 4th"
  • October 8th, "John Brown's Legacy: Beyond the Gallows"
  • December 3rd and 4th, "Prospects of Peace: A Soldier's Prayer"

All other living history events listed on the Park's schedule of events are sponsored by specific groups who have voted to support a pre-approved event.

To find out how you can help, please contact the Living History Coordinator at 304-535-6063 or through Email.

Map of the Lower Town (PDF)

Living History Guidelines (PDF)

 

Did You Know?

Today the John Brown Fort is across the street from its original location.

John Brown's Fort has been moved 4 times:  in 1891 to Chicago to the World's Columbian Exposition, in 1895 to the Murphy Farm near Harpers Ferry, in 1909 to Storer College Campus and in 1968 to its present location.