Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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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Economy Jack Walker, Mar. 06, 2025

As W.Va. National Parks Lose Funding, 2024 Data Shows Record-High Turnout

Amid federal spending cuts that National Park Service workers say are straining operations and staffing, 2024 visitation numbers released Wednesday indicate that demand for the agency’s parks has increased.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jan. 13, 2025

New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings

Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 16, 2024

John Brown’s Abolitionist Raid On Harpers Ferry, 165 Years Later

Today, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a hotspot for American history buffs. But 165 years before any tourists came to town, fighters here clashed in a prelude to the United States Civil War.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 24, 2024

Deer Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease In Harpers Ferry

Two deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, marking the disease's first documented occurrence in the park.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Mar. 28, 2024

Harpers Ferry Reaches New Heights Four Years After Pandemic

Harpers Ferry is a historic West Virginia city and international tourist hub. But four years ago the national park and surrounding town were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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