Harpers Ferry Park Association

LXCL:Grants entry to the program with access to activities. Food, cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for purchase during the program.

Admission

Explore the rich stories of our historic town and gain a deeper appreciation of Harpers Ferry&rsquo;s place in the nation&rsquo;s story during our History on Tap series. Step into the warm, inviting ambiance of Alstadts Ale House and immerse yourself in engaging discussions on a range of fascinating history. In the years following the Civil War, many of the four million people freed by the 13th Amendment longed for two things: to reunite with family and to gain an education. A small school founded in 1865 in Harpers Ferry helped with the latter by providing an education to formerly enslaved men and women. For 25 years, Storer College stood as the only institution in West Virginia where people of color could pursue education beyond the primary level. Guided by its motto, Labor Omnia Vincit (Work Conquers All), Storer College became a place where teachers, students, and reformers strove to manifest a new world on the &quot;hill of hope.&quot; This program explores the tales of courage and conviction, success and defeat, controversy, and, above all, hope. Come for the history and stay for the camaraderie, with delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, and a selection of beer and wine available for purchase. Seating is limited, so registration is recommended, and tables may be shared with fellow attendees.

WELCOME to Harpers Ferry, <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name! Thank you for registering for our History on Tap program! The Harpers Ferry Park Association is the non-profit partner of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Our mission is to enhance the visitor experience at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park by supporting the park&rsquo;s interpretive and educational programs and providing aid to conservation and preservation projects. Admission to this program is free, but donations are appreciated. If you&#39;d like to donate to aid in our ongoing mission, you can <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.harpersferryhistory.org/product/program-donations" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">donate online via this link</a> or in person at the program. Program Details &bull; Program Date:&nbsp;Thursday, February 19, 2026&bull; Start Time: 6:00 PM&bull; Duration: One (1) Hour&bull; Program Location: Alstadts Ale House | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FNEMGXeyH2H6zyyY6" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425</a> Please arrive by&nbsp;5:45 PM to check in. The program will begin on time. If you happen to be running late, please call 304-839-9002. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated or missed program. Other InformationFood, cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for purchase before and during the program. Seating is limited, so tables may be shared with fellow attendees. Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. We are thrilled that you will be joining us and look forward to seeing you in the Ferry soon! Katlyn SimmonsPrograms Coordinatorksimmons@hfpawv.org | 304-535-1523

Explore the rich stories of our historic town and gain a deeper appreciation of Harpers Ferry’s place in the nation’s story during our History on Tap series. Step into the warm, inviting ambiance of Alstadts Ale House and immerse yourself in engaging discussions on a range of fascinating history. In the years following the Civil War, many of the four million people freed by the 13th Amendment longed for two things: to reunite with family and to gain an education. A small school founded in 1865 in Harpers Ferry helped with the latter by providing an education to formerly enslaved men and women. For 25 years, Storer College stood as the only institution in West Virginia where people of color could pursue education beyond the primary level. Guided by its motto, Labor Omnia Vincit (Work Conquers All), Storer College became a place where teachers, students, and reformers strove to manifest a new world on the "hill of hope." This program explores the tales of courage and conviction, success and defeat, controversy, and, above all, hope. Come for the history and stay for the camaraderie, with delicious food, handcrafted cocktails, and a selection of beer and wine available for purchase. Seating is limited, so registration is recommended, and tables may be shared with fellow attendees.

Harpers Ferry Park Association

”Hill of Hope” Storer College and the Pursuit of Happiness | History on Tap

408 Alstadts Hill Rd

Admission

Free