Bicycles, motorcycles, and walk-ins $4.00, cars $6.00.
Hours
Daily 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Visitor services
Museum, gift shop, information, rest rooms, handicapped access; trails.
Regular Events
A variety of events are held throughout the year. For specific information call or check the website.
Directions
From Washington take I-270 north to I-70 to west Route 340. From Gettysburg take Maryland Route 15 south to Route 15 south to Route 340 west. From Shenandoah Valley take I-81 north to West Virginia 51 east. From Baltimore take I-70 west to Route 340 west.
Site saved in part by CWPT
Member of WEST VIRGINIA Civil War Trail
Site Description
Site of abolitionist John Brown's 1859 raid on the First Federal Arsenal. Harpers Ferry changed hands eight times during the war. It became the base of operations for Union invasions into the Shenandoah Valley. Stonewall Jackson achieved his most brilliant victory here in September 1862 when he captured 12,500 Union soldiers.
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