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Harper's Ferry National Historical Park - Niagara Centennial Commemoration - Niagara: A Story of Freedom


category : Historic Parks
In 2006, Harper's Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the gathering of the Niagara Movement, the first major civil rights organization of the 20th century. Founded in 1905 by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois this group was the forerunner to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).


The public centennial commemorative activities will be held on August 18, 19, 20, 2006. Music, drama, scholarship, panel discussions and ranger guided programs are just a few of the opportunities that will be offered during this three day commemoration.


Harper's Ferry National Historical Park hopes that you will join us for this special commemorative event to honor the Niagara Movement, the cornerstone of the modern civil rights era.


Address: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
PO Box 65
Phone: 304-535-6026
Our Email: HAFE_Niagara2006@nps.gov

Come visit us in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson

July 29, 2006
1:00 p.m.
This Scene is Worth a Voyage Across the Atlantic with Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson (Lower Town)
3:00 p.m.
The Object of Your Mission: Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson (Lower Town)

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival and 9th Anual Tim Gavin Downriver Race

Saturday, June 16th.
Race starts at 1:00pm, and the Festival begains at 2:00pm.
Live music throughout the day feturing "Jah Works"

Harpers Ferry, WV Other Events

Irish Festival at Harper's Ferry

Irish heritage celebrated with music, food, crafts, historic church tour, children'

Harpers Ferry, WV Other Events

Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas

Dates: December 1-2, December 8-9
Hours: Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 10am-6pm
Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas is a yuletide celebration for the young and old. Our small town drifts back in time to Christmas of the 1860'

Harpers Ferry, WV Other Events


Things to do Historic Parks near Harpers Ferry, WV

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - U. S. Army Band

U. S. Army Band will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free of charge....

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Hold the High Ground

Join living history volunteers on a program and hike to the Maryland Heights Naval Battery. Discover how soldiers felt about...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862

Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862 will interpret the Battle of Harpers Ferry and surrender of the Union garrison t...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - The Fifth Annual Don Redman Heritage Concert

6:00 p.m. The Fifth Annual Don Redman Heritage Concert with Hank Jones, Jimmy Heath & the Howard Burns Quartet on t...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Giving Aid and Comfort: Medical and Relief Work during the Civil War

Living history volunteers Frederick Ladies and 20th Maine portray the medical and relief efforts that provided aid and comfor...