Harpers Ferry Attractions 
On October 16th 1859 the fanatical opponent of slavery John Brown attacked the Union arsenal at Harpers Ferry, in the north-eastern tip of West Virginia, with the idea of establishing a base there and gathering former slaves round him. American troops commanded by Robert E. Lee overwhelmed his small force, and Brown was carried off to Charles Town and hanged in December 1859. His story is retold in the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry and the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charlestown.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a hiking trail that runs through several states. The entire length is 2167 miles but small sections can be done as day or multi day hikes.
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park includes the lovely restored town of Harper's Ferry and the scenic surroundings.
John Brown Wax Museum
The John Brown Wax Museum is not unlike its counterparts around the world. The life and times of John Brown is told through a multitude of wax figure displays. The figures are full size and quite lifelike, the displays are well done.
Hours
March 12 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 |
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
December 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
