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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 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



Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - I Will Follow Them To the Death: Sheridan’s Soldiers 1864

I Will Follow Them To the Death: Sheridan’s Soldiers 1864 presents Harpers Ferry as the staging area for Union General Philip Sheridan’s Shenandoah Campaign. Members of the reactivated living history group 11

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - A Soldiers City: Harpers Ferry 1864

Experience a town with southern loyalties garrisoned by Union soldiers. Living history volunteers from 142nd Pa. interpret the Union occupation of Harpers Ferry during the summer of 1864

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

Things to do Historic Parks near Harpers Ferry, WV

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 - U. S. Marine Band

U. S. Marine Band “Free Country” will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free of char...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer

Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer presents a special program focusing on Yuletide 1864 when Harpers Ferry soldiers atte...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - John Brown’s Legacy: Beyond the Gallows

Special programs will feature the US Marines who captured Brown, militia drill, ladies fair booth in support of the local mil...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Civil War Preservation Trust Park Day

Volunteers interested in history and preservation contact David Fox at (304) 535-6282 or david_fox@nps.gov for more informati...