As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical ... and Potomac Rivers not only set the stage for such historic events but also makes the park a haven for ...

Hiking along the banks of the beautiful Shenandoah River or walking the streets of a historic district ... alone would be worth the trip to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

On a muggy morning last June in the highlands of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Mack Frantz slowly approached a wire cage — and the beady-eyed, long-whiskered inhabitant within. Frantz ...

The grave of Owen Brown, abolitionist and son of John Brown, who led a raid at Harpers Ferry, Va. to end slavery.

The Great Bungee Company will launch a state-of-the-art cantilevered jumping platform in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., next spring.

“It was our sister Armory, but not for long, because when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, that made Harpers Ferry a target ... the Armory as a National Historic site.

Zack’s group wants to pursue national historical status for the gravesite. And the U.S. National Park Service may be helping with that quest. Recently, Daniel Ott, historian and western regions ...