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Harpers Ferry Park Association

LXCL:Grants entry to the program. This fee directly supports interpretive and education programs in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

Guided Hike Fee

On the 167th anniversary of John Brown&rsquo;s &ldquo;Harpers Ferry Invasion,&rdquo; this tour brings to life the landscape of a &nbsp;dramatic event in the Harpers Ferry story. Add lesser-known trails and perspectives to the well-known headlines of this pivotal event in American history. Our guide David Fox served as an interpretive park ranger at Harpers Ferry for 30 years, retiring in 2018. He is interested in everything the park has to offer but especially John Brown&rsquo;s raid, African American history and the intersection of natural and cultural history. This 2-mile hike will cover Lower Town Harpers Ferry, Virginius and Halls islands, with uneven steps and tripping hazards. Participants should meet at the Benches on the Green across from the Park Bookshop.

On the 167th anniversary of John Brown’s “Harpers Ferry Invasion,” this tour brings to life the landscape of a  dramatic event in the Harpers Ferry story. Add lesser-known trails and perspectives to the well-known headlines of this pivotal event in American history. Our guide David Fox served as an interpretive park ranger at Harpers Ferry for 30 years, retiring in 2018. He is interested in everything the park has to offer but especially John Brown’s raid, African American history and the intersection of natural and cultural history. This 2-mile hike will cover Lower Town Harpers Ferry, Virginius and Halls islands, with uneven steps and tripping hazards. Participants should meet at the Benches on the Green across from the Park Bookshop.

Harpers Ferry Park Association

In the Footsteps of John Brown

Lower Town

Guided Hike Fee

$10

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