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Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

In the Footsteps of John Brown

  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · Harpers Ferry
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In the Footsteps of John Brown
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This guided hike has a $10.00 program fee. Registration is required to secure a spot for this program.
On the 167th anniversary of John Brown’s “Harpers Ferry Invasion,” this tour brings to life the landscape of a dramatic event in the Harpers Ferry story. Add lesser-known trails and perspectives to the well-known headlines of this pivotal event in American history.
Our guide David Fox served as an interpretive park ranger at Harpers Ferry for 30 years, retiring in 2018. He is interested in everything the park has to offer, but especially John Brown’s raid, African American history, and the intersection of natural and cultural history.
This 2-mile hike will cover Lower Town Harpers Ferry, Virginius and Halls islands, with uneven steps and tripping hazards. Participants should meet at the Benches on the Green across from the Park Bookshop.
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