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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 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


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

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

Harpers Ferry, WV Historic Parks

PumpkinFest

Since 1985 the owners of the Ridgefield Farm & Orchard have planted three thousand apple trees, acres of pumpkins, and eight thousand Christmas trees so that people can enjoy the bounty of the crops and participate in the harvest experience. The orchard boasts 15 varieties of apples.

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Things to do Historic Parks near Harpers Ferry, WV

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

In 2006, Harper's Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the gathering of the Niagara Movem...

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...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - The Eyes of the Army: The Cavalry

Living History volunteers Company H, Second US Cavalry, will demonstrate cavalry riding, weapons firing, sabre drill, and bug...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Family Life 1860 in Harpers Ferry: The Frederick Roeder Story

Help the Living History staff and volunteers, crush, shred, and squeeze apple cider for Roeder’s Tavern while hearing about t...

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...