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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 11:00 AM from October 17, 2026 to October 18, 2026
  • Free

America’s efforts to fulfill the promise of the Declaration of Independence have often involved conflict, sacrifice, and profound consequences. Few events were as dramatic as John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry. Experience the raid through the perspectives of U.S. Marines, townspeople, formerly enslaved men and women, and John Brown himself. Join park staff and volunteers from the U.S. Marine Corps Historical Company to explore how the raid unfolded and transformed Harpers Ferry into a key site in American civil rights history.  

Sponsored by the Harpers Ferry Park Association and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.  

More details will be added soon.

Fees

Included with park admission

Location

Arsenal Square, historic Lower Town, Harpers Ferry

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 17, 2026 to October 18, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

This is an ongoing event with scheduled talks. See description for more information.

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
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