Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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171 Shoreline Dr
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

The Interpretive Development Program at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park focuses on connecting people to their parks, fostering a sense of care and preservation for natural and cultural resources. It establishes professional standards through a comprehensive curriculum and a peer review certification program for National Park Service employees.

Located at the Stephen T. Mather Training Center, which was founded in 1964 on the grounds of the former Storer College, the program provides essential training for NPS personnel nationwide. Named after the first director of the National Park Service, the center emphasizes best practices in interpretation and education to ensure future generations can form meaningful connections to these vital landscapes.

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Joanna R.
12/26/2025

This is a great place to visit with a lot of historical sites, I recommend parking at the entrance of the park and walking/hiking from the beginning, there is a trail that leads to the main road,...

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Dee O.
11/1/2025

Very nice and very pretty and fall colors were very beautiful.Not as great like lots of red

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Susan S.
3/10/2025

The reconstruction of the 19th century boom town was exceptionally well done: Cobbled streets, two-storey buildings, some concealing public restrooms or a visitors center with a film on loop; the...

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Marissa C.
5/5/2025

Harpers Ferry is a neat and beautiful spot to explore. Parking is located above the site, where a visitor's center and waiting area is located. You can get maps, Junior Ranger booklets, and...

Joseph G.
1/10/2026

This was a great experience, we learned a lot about the history of Harpers Ferry which is quite extensive

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