Woman at historic dinning table

Black Voices from Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Feb 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM
  • Free
 
Now on February 9, 2019!*
 
Former park ranger Guinevere Roper discusses her four decades of work uncovering the African American story at Harpers Ferry. Ms. Roper’s ground-breaking research shepherded interpretive programs and the first park exhibit honoring the history of Storer College—the first institution of higher learning in West Virginia for African American students.
 
Reception with light refreshments to follow Ms. Roper's program.
 
* Due to unforeseeable circumstances this event was rescheduled from February 2 to February 9, 2019.

Fees

Park entry fees apply. No additional fee for program.

Location

Stephen T. Mather Training Center - 51 Mather Pl, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA

Latitude and Longitude 39.323970, -77.741090

Schedule

Date:

Feb 9, 2019

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Harpers Ferry NHP
(304) 535-6029
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: harpers ferry nhp, harpersferry75, african american history, african american history month