Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - For Teachers (U.S. National Park Service)

Historic Photo Collection, Harpers Ferry NHP

Marines attack the Fire Engine House to capture John Brown, the abolitionist.

Mountains, rivers and human endeavors have created over 200 years of significant stories at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Pioneers, inventors, soldiers and civil rights leaders struggled here to change the face of America. This restored 19th century industrial village and its surrounding natural setting offers many opportunites for students and youth to enter history and science in a unique and personal way.

Experiential Learning Opportunities:

Ranger guided education programs, self-guided history searches, living history hands-on classroom experiences, science field studies, civic leadership workshops, traveling trunks, pre-visit and post visit curriculum materials, self-guided hikes and walks, teacher summer institutes, summer youth activities and specialized Jefferson County School partnership curriculums are just a few of the many experiential learning opportunities that you find at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

An NPS Photo

How did civilians assist the Civil War effort? Students discover how 19th century men and women risked their lives to provide relief to soldiers on the war front.

National Geographic

Jefferson Rock 1896

Our Mission

The National Park Service administers Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Our mission is to commemorate the historic events that occurred at or near Harpers Ferry, maintain, and preserve those natural and cultural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States. Education plays a vital role in the accomplishment of our mission.