Rows of young plants growing in small pots inside a wooden seedling tray.
Are you itching to get out in the garden? 🌱
It’s #NationalGardeningDay, and we’ve got a special sneak peek at an event all about gardening next month! Check out the event here: https://ow.ly/21M450YJ59Z
#HarpersFerryNHP
Spring browsing just hits different 🌿📚
The Park Bookshop is full of seasonal finds, so swing by and see what’s waiting… it's understandable if you leave with a few unexpected finds! 💮
#HarpersFerryNHP #ParkBookshop #Bookshop #SpringFinds #HarpersFerryWV
🎥: M. Bennett
Many wood ducks on a fallen tree in the water.
Male wood duck swimming on water.
The results are in! After weeks of voting and tough matchups throughout last month, it's time to reveal which of our iconic feathered friends reigned supreme in Park Madness!
With 79.3% of the vote, the 2026 #ParkMadness Champion is. . . 🥁 the Wood Duck!
#HarpersFerryNHP #WoodDuck #HarpersFerryWV
Due to the forecasted hazardous storms, the Park Bookshop will be CLOSED today, on Monday, March 16, 2026, along with Harpers Ferry NHP which will CLOSE at 12:00 PM.
Stay safe and keep an eye on the park’s website for the latest updates.
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop #SevereWeather #ParkPartner
We don’t mean to ruffle any feathers, but today is your last chance to vote in Week Two of Park Madness! 🔗 Spread the word and cast your vote before time runs out. Let’s see which bird flies into Week Three: https://forms.gle/ZJ8C9hkEGic8VSxi9
#HarpersFerryNHP #ParkMadness
🎥: O. Schmidt
John Brown's Fort, a historic red brick building with arched windows and a cupola, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.
Who’s ready for spring!?🌷☀️ 🐝
With just 10 days until the new season, it’s officially time to start planning your visit to Harpers Ferry!
☀️ Mild Weather
🌷 Flowers Blooming
🌄 Longer Days
🪺 Birds Chirping
🐣 Baby Animals
#harpersferrynhp #spring #nationalparks #harpersferrywv
[Post By: N. Keenan]
Dense cluster of bluebells blooming among green leaves in a forest with slender tree trunks on Virginius Island.
“That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs.”
― L.M. Montgomery
It's official: spring is just two weeks away! 🌸 What are you looking forward to this spring?
📸: NPS Photo/M. Parsons
#HarpersFerryNHP #SpringCountdown
Historic reproduction hats on a stand with reproduction shoes on wooden shelves in the background.
Happy #NationalOldStuffDay! 📜
Check out the park's Top 10 Artifacts and stop by the Ferry to see history up close: www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/historycultur... 🔍
📸: Philip Frankel & Co. Exhibit
#HarpersFerryNHP #CivilWarHistory
[Photo & Post By: N. Keenan]
Due to the forecasted winter weather, the Park Bookshop CLOSED along with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2026. 📚 ❄️
Stay warm and cozy, and keep an eye out for the latest updates.
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop #WinterWeather #ParkPartner
We’ve made a few Harpers Ferry NHP-themed Valentines to share with your crush, your bestie, your coworker, your family... whoever you want!
Tag your valentine... or boldly share one of our valentines with them.
#HarpersFerryNHP #ValentinesDay #ParkLove
Due to the winter weather, the Park Bookshop will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 27, 2026. 📚 ❄️
Stay warm and cozy, and keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates.
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop #WinterWeather
A snow-covered open space with bare winter trees and lampposts. A sign for the Park Bookshop in the foreground reads “Passport stamps this way! Plus books & gifts, art, toys, apparel” with a historic train trestle in background.
Due to the forecasted winter weather, the Park Bookshop will be CLOSED along with Harpers Ferry NHP on Sunday, January 25, 2026. 📚 ❄️
Stay warm and cozy, and keep an eye on our social media channels or the park’s website for the latest updates.
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop #WinterWeather
A historic sepia-toned photo of the Park Bookshop in Harpers Ferry with a translucent brown overlay featuring the text “Important Notice.” At the bottom, the Harpers Ferry Park Association logo is displayed.
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:30 PM this afternoon - Thursday, January 15, 2026 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚
We will open again at 10:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, January 16, 2026. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop!
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop
A historic sepia-toned photo of the Park Bookshop in Harpers Ferry with a translucent brown overlay featuring the text “Important Notice.” At the bottom, the Harpers Ferry Park Association logo is displayed, and in the top left and bottom right corners there are warm string light graphics.
The Park Bookshop will close at 12:00 PM this afternoon - Friday, December 26, 2025. 📚
We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, December 27, 2025. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products!
See you then!
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop
"Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots" displayed in front of a tree trunk with autumn leaves scattered around.
"A Voice from Harpers Ferry" resting on a wooden surface in front of a red brick wall.
"Hey Ranger!" displayed on a wooden barrel with a historic beehive oven and wooden plank in the background.
A book titled "The Murphy Farm: A Refuge from Racism" is displayed under a Christmas tree, surrounded by wrapped gifts and red berries.
On the Second Day Until Christmas
My True Love Sent to Me. . .
Books on History! 📚 🎶Visit the Park Bookshop to support the park through your purchase of literature. They make great gifts for friends, family, as well as yourself!
#HarpersFerryNHP #HolidaySeason #TwoDays
[Post by E. Watson]
A snowy open area with a pathway leading to a fenced overlook, a lamp post, and a sign, set against a backdrop of mountains and a partly cloudy sky with a bird of prey soaring above.
Small brown bird with white streaks perched on a thin branch amid green forest foliage.
Hand holding a pair of glasses while pointing to a bird in a nature guide.
On the Third Day Until Christmas
My True Love Sent to Me. . .
Three Calling Birds 🐦🎶Our winter issue of "The View" is here with an exclusive article about the park’s winter birds: https://ow.ly/e4F550XNnWV
#HarpersFerryNHP #HolidaySeason #TwelveDaysBeforeChristmas #ThreeDays
[Post by E. Watson]
Wishing you a joyful holiday season from everyone at the Harpers Ferry Park Association! 🎄
#HarpersFerryNHP #ParkBookshop #ParkPartner #HolidayHours
Find the perfect gift in the Park Bookshop, open until 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve. Planning to shop online? Shipping deadlines are quickly approaching, so order soon from our online store: www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop.
#HarpersFerryNHP #HolidaySeason #TwelveDaysBeforeChristmas #SevenDays
Give a young person in your life the gift of stewardship: www.harpersferryhistory.org/junior-suppo.... Gifted membership for Christmas will have an inaugural certificate available for pick-up in the Park Bookshop, and these memberships will become active on January 1, 2026.
#HarpersFerryNHP
Lockwood House, Room 2-22: Located in the southeast corner of the house, it has a rich array of Civil War graffiti exposed to view. On the walls are remnants of numerous layers of paint and shreds of wallpaper, but most has been removed to reveal an extensive amount of penciled graffiti, mostly names and military units. The walls are plastered, directly onto the brick on the east and south walls. Floors are random-width tongue and groove pine boards that span the entire room without joints.
On the Tenth Day Until Christmas
My True Love Sent to Me. . .
A Way to Support Our History: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/supp...
📸: NPS / K. Graczyk
#HarpersFerryNHP #Nonprofit #TwelveDaysBeforeChristmas #TenDays
A decorated Christmas tree with warm lights stands behind a display of books, prints, and holiday items in the Park Bookshop. Overlaid text reads “Black Friday Sales 15%–50% Discounts on Select Books & Items, In-Store and Online.”
It’s #BlackFriday, and we’re kicking off the holiday season with special savings available in the Park Bookshop through Monday! Get a head start on your holiday shopping, and don’t miss your chance to save big while supporting Harpers Ferry NHP!
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop
Exterior view of the Park Bookshop in Harpers Ferry, featuring a large sign reading “BOOKSHOP” on the front of a white historic building partially shaded by green tree branches.
📚 Notice: Bookshop Closure for Staff Training on Thursday, July 31, 2025📚
We will open again at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 1, 2025. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products!
Thanks for your understanding—see you soon!
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop
A display in a bookshop labeled “Women’s History” featuring a book titled Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War, a framed set of commemorative coins, suffragette tea towels priced at $22, and a vintage-style poster of a woman in a hat and dress with the words “Wanted Everywhere!”
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:00 PM this afternoon - Thursday, July 10, 2025 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚
We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, July 11, 2025.
See you then!
#HarpersFerryNHP #Bookshop
Stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion and heat strokes: go.nps.gov/BeatTheHeat.
#HarpersFerryNHP #BeatTheHeat #RecreateResponsibly #Summer #HeatSafety #TravelTips #PlanAhead
A sun-dappled dirt path lined with tall, leafy trees runs alongside a historic stone wall in a peaceful, shaded setting.
Embrace the longest day of the year this #SummerSolstice by getting outside, exploring new trails, and basking in the beauty of nature! 🌿☀️
From sunrise to sunset, let’s soak up every moment of daylight and create unforgettable memories..
📸: www.instagram.com/jennerandken...
#HarpersFerryNHP
. . . the arrival of new life.
Hints of the season’s arrival can be found all around Harpers Ferry — from birds filling the air with song to blossoms unfurling in vibrant hues.
What adventures are you most looking forward to now that spring has arrived?
#SpringEquinox #HarpersFerryNHP
Ready to cast your votes? Voting for Week One Opens Tonight! Submit your picks before Sunday, March 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST to have your say.
🔗 Vote Here: forms.gle/xcQZ2k7FgMvh...!
Spread the word—let's see which landmark gets the most votes!
📸: Park Madness Graphic
#HarpersFerryNHP #ParkMadness
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a stone staircase ascending alongside a rock wall, with foliage growing on the right side. To the left, barrels and a wooden sign with partially visible text can be seen. The image has cracks and imperfections, similar to an old glass plate photograph. Overlaid on the upper left is a textured paper banner with the words 'HISTORY ON TAP' in bold, vintage-style lettering, accompanied by an illustration of hop leaves and cones.
Explore the rich stories of Harpers Ferry during our #HistoryonTap series at Alstadts Ale House! 🍻📜
📅 Upcoming Programs: harpersferryhistory.org/programs-workshops
🔗 Seating is limited—reserve your spot now: harpersferryhistory.org/event-registration
#HarpersFerryNHP #HarpersFerryHistory
📖 After the discussion, join Mr. Mills for a free, public writing workshop—pre-registration is required!
🔗 Reserve your spot now: www.harpersferryhistory.org/event-regist...!
#HarpersFerryNHP #BlackHistory #HistoryMatters
Pink background featuring historic Valentine and darker pink script that reads "Sweet and Sour: Victorian Valentines."
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 19th-century charm at Sweet and Sour: Victorian Valentines at Harpers Ferry NHP!
🎻 11 AM - 1 PM: Enjoy live violin music
💌 1 - 4:30 PM: Craft valentines
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 15th, at the Dry Goods Store exhibit!
#HarpersFerryNHP #HistoricValentines
