Event

Celebrating the Glorious Fourth

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Arsenal square can be found in the Lower Town portion of the park.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Talk

Description

Join Park Rangers at 3:00 PM on July 4th for a live historic weapons demonstration in honor of Independence Day! Discover how the town's 19th-century citizens celebrated “the Glorious Fourth” with speeches, picnics, music, and military salutes. Visitors wishing to attend should look for the staff at the NPS historic weapons firing range on Arsenal Square.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A man dressed in period clothing is standing in front of a large crowd.
A man dressed in period clothing is standing in front of a large crowd.
A crowd of people are waiting to see a historic firing demonstration at Harpers Ferry.
NPS Photo/ Mel Day