Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Economy Maria Young, Oct. 14, 2025

Morrisey: ‘Bridge Day Will Go On’

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday the state's two national parks would be open during the month of October, even if the government shutdown continues that long.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Oct. 09, 2025

Morrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference

Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.

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Economy Maria Young, Oct. 03, 2025

W.Va. Contingency Fund Pays For National Parks To Reopen During Shutdown

West Virginia's national parks are the first in the nation to re-open in the midst of the federal government shutdown.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 19, 2025

Renovating ‘Negative’ Images Of History And Using Mussels For Pollution Cleanup, This West Virginia Morning

Not everyone approves of the efforts to present only positive images of America's past. And, biologists are using a rare method to clean up a tributary of the Monongahela River.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young +, Sep. 18, 2025

Questions Remain On Future Of Historical Exhibits In Harpers Ferry

An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Aug. 20, 2025

New Book Explores Little-Known History Of Black-Owned Hotel In Harpers Ferry

A Jefferson County author's new book unveils the history of Thomas and Lavinia Lovett, a Black couple who in 1890 opened Harpers Ferry's iconic Hill Top Hotel.

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