Place

African American History Museum

A gray stone building with sign over the door
African American History Museum

NPS / Claire Hassler

Quick Facts
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Learn about the African American history story at Harpers Ferry at this museum. From enslavement to freedom, from Civil War to civil rights, this museum speaks to 200 years of struggle and triumph toward equality.

*NOTE: The African American History Museum is currently closed for repairs.

Accessibility

The entrance to the museum is on High Street. There are no steps to entry. The doors are not automatic.

Learn more about accessibility in the park.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Last updated: June 29, 2026