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Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation

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Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation

Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation The Foundation unites two towns with a vision of inspiring citizens & visitors with our history, beauty, diversity & hospitality.

Our initiatives focus on historic preservation, promotion & beautification of our towns for the enjoyment & benefit of all. The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, and to promote historical, scientific, educational, interpretive and economic activities of the Town of Harpers Ferry for the inspirati

on and benefit of the people of the United States as provided for in the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 USC Sec. 1 et seq) as amended and supplemented, including the Act of August 21, 1961 (75 Stat 586). Its activities may include, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. No part of the net earnings or income or funds of the Foundation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Foundation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above. Upon dissolution of the Foundation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future Federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the Federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. As part of its organization and maintenance of civic engagement, the Foundation will establish and maintain a partnership and cooperative agreement with the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

03/12/2025

All set up in the Capitol Rotunda for West Virginia History Day. The Foundation is representing down here in Charleston today!

03/11/2025

Great news!
The Jex paintings are back in Harpers Ferry and on view, where they belong!

HARPERS FERRY — A collection of 17 paintings done by Garnet W. Jex and given through the Jex Foundation to the community, have returned to Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist

03/08/2025

Congratulations to New Salem Baptist Church for their new $200,000 preservation grant from the National Trust! Watch their inspiring story on WOAY TV here: https://youtu.be/YYEa_z_OV2U?si=59P-2Jx62DccQsYV

We are so proud to be 1 of 30 Preserving Black Church's Grant recipient for the New Salem Baptist church Tams wv. This $200,000 grant will go toward restoration of the Church, and we thank the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund for their support to ensure this historic treasure will be maintained for years to come. We are excited to work with the Church congregation and volunteers through this journey! You can learn more about the award and this project at the WOAY NewsWatch link 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYEa_z_OV2U

03/04/2025

We'll be there sharing the First Zion Baptist Church story and local Black history!

03/03/2025

A big thank you to , who approved a $3,000 Community Grant to help us with the cost of pointing and parging the First Zion Baptist Church exterior foundation.

02/22/2025

Learn about a few of the times Frederick Douglass visited Harpers Ferry!

LOC by Lynn Pechuekonis, Chair There was an era when the great Frederick Douglass walked the streets of Harpers Ferry with surprising frequency. Our town is so small that when ...

02/21/2025

News feature on MSV's Black history exhibits. That's the Storer College display in the photo.

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is located in Wi******er. Its mission is to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's a Harpers Ferry related love story that started tragically but has a sweet ending. Robert Anderson was a long-time stone and brick mason for Storer College. The March 1905 Storer Record relates his story. In 1858, while enslaved in Augusta, VA, Anderson had married a woman enslaved on an adjoining plantation. Shortly afterwards, Anderson was sold and taken to another part of the state. Both of the Andersons were eventually told that the other had died. They remarried, and later in life were both widowed. In 1905, Robert (then 74) by sheer accident discovered that his former wife Carolyn (now 70) was still alive. He immediately tracked her down, and after a 47-year separation, they remarried.
You can read the full story in the Storer Record, which I've pieced together here for easier reading.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! ❤️

02/12/2025

Looking for an educational opportunity during Black History Month? Stop by the Visit Jefferson County WV Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry and pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour brochure. You'll be amazed at the history here!

01/18/2025

You too can display a piece of Harpers Ferry history on your front porch! DM for details

01/07/2025

Thanks to these volunteers, Bolivar now has a kiosk donated by our Foundation for local maps and announcements.

12/27/2024

More great coverage of our project in The Journal, Martinsburg, WV!
Have you sent in your membership donation yet to become a valued team member for this important community project?
Check our website to learn how to join or donate!
historicharpersferry.org
Happy New Year to all!

HARPERS FERRY — The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation is in the process of restoring the First Zion Church located on Ridge Street. They bought the building in 2016 to

12/23/2024

When you become a Foundation member, you join a team of generous supporters and engaged volunteers dedicated to keeping our community heritage alive for the future! This holiday season, joining us in creating a lasting impact!
https://historicharpersferry.org/get-involved/join/

12/20/2024

Hey, WV Living Magazine , Thanks for the feature in the latest issue!!!!

12/13/2024

You can be part of our efforts to uncover and preserve important local history that has been too long overshadowed by other significant national events in the area.
Join us to support our beautiful communities and promote historical preservation: https://historicharpersferry.org/get-involved/join/

12/10/2024

Our First Zion replica float appeared in last Saturday's parade in Shepherdstown. Watch for it in the Bolivar parade this Saturday at 4pm!

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887 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV
25425

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Monday	9am - 1pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm

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http://historicharpersferry.com/

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Videos

Rockhaven B&B is ready to welcome visitors for the Holiday Tour of Historic Homes on Saturday! Tickets $20, on sale at 1030 W. Ridge St in Harpers Ferry beginning at 10pm.

Harpers Ferry Holiday Tour of Historic Homes! December 9, 10am to 4 pm More info at https://historicharpersferry.org/.../2023-holiday.../

Harvest Fair and Upscale Rummage Sale!

These hot deals will warm you up this morning! Open until 2 pm!