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he historic towns of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar,
West Virginia are a “must see” for hikers and
cyclists on the C&O Canal Towpath, and are
located across the Potomac River from the trail. You
can lock your bike to a rack along the Towpath or
carry it over the Potomac River footbridge linking
Maryland and West Virginia on the Appalachian
National Scenic Trail. If you arrive by car, park at the
National Historical Park Visitor Center, off of Route
340, and take a shuttle bus to park resource areas.
All shuttle buses have bike racks.
These quaint side-by-side villages are rich
in history and have many great views, as well as
access to many outdoor adventures from river
sports to biking to hiking. You’ll find a variety
of lodging with hotels, bed & breakfasts, an
1840’s inn, vacation rentals, hostels, and a KOA
Kampground with cabins, lodges, tents and RV
sites. A general store and backpacking outfitter
carries items for hikers and bikers. Dining and
shopping can be found in Harpers Ferry Lower
Town, Upper Town, and Bolivar.
Thomas Jefferson visited in 1783, calling “The
Gap” through the Blue Ridge Mountains at the
confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah
Rivers “a view worth a trip across the Atlantic.”
In 1796, George Washington had the federal
government locate the Armory here. And 7 years
later, Meriwether Lewis came here for supplies
before the Lewis and Clark Expedition began its
trek across the continent. From 1804 to 1860,
Harpers Ferry produced over 600,000 muskets!
You can see an original rifle at the West Virginia
Welcome Center off of Rt. 340.
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Abolitionist John Brown’s Raid in 1859 on the
Armory is the “spark” that ignited the Civil War.
The town changed hands 9 times during the War.
Harpers Ferry’s role is highlighted during the
Civil War Sesquicentennial commemorations.
Harpers Ferry also hosted the monumental
August 1906 Niagara Movement gathering, the
forerunner of the NAACP. Storer College (18651955) and Harpers Ferry were home to many
Civil Rights leaders including Mary Clifford,
Coralie Cook, Daniel Murray, and Allen Daniel.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
offers extraordinary museum exhibits, and
demonstrations. The Park also has nearly 20
miles of short hikes ranging from easy to
strenuous with spectacular views including
Maryland Heights and the Murphy Farm Civil
Rights trail. You can walk a loop that includes
the Appalachian Trail, the famed Jefferson Rock,
Camp Hill, Storer College, and the Appalachian
Trail Visitor Center, where you can learn about
the nation’s longest continuously marked
footpath and view photographs of intrepid
“thru-hikers” who stop here on their trek from
Georgia to Maine.
A visit to Harpers Ferry could include the
museums of the National Historical Park, a hiking
trail or two, breathtaking vistas, a tour of St. Peters
Catholic Church (which survived shelling during
the Civil War by flying the British flag), a walking
tour of Upper Town and Bolivar highlighting 19th
century architecture, historical and ghost tours,
river tubing trips, dining, and shopping.
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Events
February. Black History Month programs.
March 26. Whitewater Film Extravaganza.
Annual event with video and photo contests
with proceeds to benefit river conservation.
March 26-27. Necessity, The Mother of Invention.
Industry at Harpers Ferry.
April 16-17. War Comes to Harpers Ferry: The
Burning of the Federal Arsenal 1861.
May 7. Batteaux on the Rivers: Highways of
Trade 1812. Rivers, Canals, Boats & Barges.
May 14. Inaugural Two Rivers Heritage Half
Marathon, 5 Mile Trail Run, and Kids Run.
May 21. The Ingenuity of John Hall: 200th
Anniversary of Hall’s Breechloader Patent.
May 28-29. Defend and Protect: Arming
America’s Soldiers. Guns of Harpers Ferry
Armory. Exhibits, Tours, Demonstrations.
June 4. National Trails Day. Guided Hikes &
Special Displays around Harpers Ferry.
June 11. Garden Plantings Spring 1810 with
Historic Master Gardener Carol Anderson.
June 18. Annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Fest &
Tim Gavin Down River Race. Fundraiser for river
& environmental conservation.
June 25. 10th Annual Don Redman Heritage
Concert & Awards. Commemorates the
influential 1920 graduate of Storer College.
June 25-26. Under Fire: Battle of Harpers Ferry
1862. Field Artillery Demonstrations.
July 2-3. Celebrating the Glorious Fourth 1860,
Hometown Band Concert, Weapons Demo, Ices
& Creamed Ice: Summer Treats.
July 9. The Cruisers US Navy Band Concert.
July 16-17. Under Fire: Battle of Harpers Ferry
1862. Field Artillery Demonstrations.
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July 23. Slavery, Abolitionist Movement &
Reflections of Jefferson (Bill Barker drama).
August 6-7. Under Fire: Battle of Harpers Ferry
1862. Field Artillery Demonstrations.
August 13-14. Giving Aid & Comfort: Civil War
Medical Weekend. 20th Maine Hospital.
August 20-21. Roeder’s Beehive Oven Baking
and Rye Straw Bread Basket Weaving.
August 21. Niagra Movement Pilgrimage to
John Brown’s Fort. Retrace the 1906 footsteps of
the original civil rights leaders.
september 3. U.S. Marine Band Concert “Free
Country”.
september 3-4. Eyes of the Army: The Cavalry
Factor. 2nd US Calvary Demonstrations.
september 24. National Public Lands Day.
Programs and hikes in Harpers Ferry.
october 1. Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry.
Dramatic Presentation by Jim Getty.
october 1. Freedom’s Run. Annual marathon,
Harpers Ferry to Shepherdstown, through four
National Parks. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run.
An Event for Health & Heritage.
october 8. Reacting to the Raid: Virginia Militia
Arming to the Teeth. Demonstrations.
october 15-16. Battle of Bolivar Heights 1861.
Live military camp and Artillery Demos.
october 22-23. Basil Williamson’s Tavern and
the War of 1812. The British Invasion.
october 29-30. Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers
Ferry 1862. Field Artillery Demonstrations.
November 5-6. Roeder’s Tavern Cider Making.
december 2,3,4,10,11. 41st Olde Tyme
Christmas in Harpers Ferry. Street Music,
Victorian Cotillion, tours and events.
december 3-4. Capt. Flagg’s US Quartermaster
City: Prospects of Peace 1864 in Lower Town.
• Men’s and Women’s
bunkrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen,
common area, free WiFi
• 1 mile from the C&O
towpath
• 2 blocks from 7-11
• Storage for bikes
• Parking behind hostel
• Ask about our shuttle
and baggage service
1312 W. Washington St.
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304-535-6848 | www.teahorsehostel.com
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Nice Places to Stay
Adventure Inn at Harpers Ferry
Angler’s Inn
Between the Rivers
Camp Hill B&B
Camping Harpers Ferry
Comfort Inn Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry Guest House
Harpers Ferry KOA Campground
Harpers Ferry Vacation Rentals
HI-Harpers Ferry Hostel
Jackson Rose B&B
Laurel Lodge B&B
Ledge House B&B
Mountainside Lodge
Peggy Dye House
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Teahorse Hostel
Town’s Inn
West Ridge Hollow B&B
Fun Things to Do
Appalachian Trail Visitors Center
BTI Whitewater
Charles Town Races and Slots
Elk Mountain Trails
Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Hollywood Casino
John Brown Wax Museum
Notaviva Vineyards
O’ Be JoyFull Historical Tours
River & Trail Outfitters
River Riders
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Good Places to Eat
Canal House Café
Cannonball Deli
Coach House Grill
Coffee Mill
Country Café
Grandale Farm Restaurant
Groovie Smoothies
Hannah’s Train Depot
Mena’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Private Quinn’s Pub
Scoops
Secret Six Tavern
Swiss Miss
The Anvil Restaurant
Town’s Pub & Eatery
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Great Places to Shop
Cool Confectionaries
Harpers Ferry Books
Harpers Ferry Wine & Gourmet
HF Historical Association Bookshop
Jason’s Antiques
Lisa Kovatch Pottery
Mary Adams Accessories
Outfitter at Harpers Ferry
Outfitter General Store & Bike Shop
Sugar Magnolia
Tenfold Fair Trade Collection
The Hodge Podge
The Village Shop
The Vintage Lady
Westwind Potters
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