Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, John Brown, "Stonewall" Jackson, and Frederick Douglass are just a few of the prominent individuals who left their mark on this place.

From the rolling mountains of the Blue Ridge surrounding the historic town to the rushing waters of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers bordering it, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park has many natural resources to enjoy, along with its rich cultural resources.

Location: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located along US Route 340 approximately 65 miles west of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD.

Field Studies offered:

• Alien Invaders
• Don't Get Sedimental
• Water Canaries
• Watershed Watchdogs
• Water Power (site-specific module)

For more information on Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including directions, visitor information and hours of operation, visit their official website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/