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Harpers Ferry Park Association

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Connecting visitors to the natural beauty, unique history, and cultural heritage of #HarpersFerryWV www.harpersferryhistory.org

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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
October is packed with opportunities to explore the stories, people, and places that make Harpers Ferry so special! See what’s coming up and plan your next visit: www.harpersferryhistory.org/upcomin… #HarpersFerryNHP #ParkPartner #HarpersFerry
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
"There is nothing so American as our national parks." — Franklin D. Roosevelt From all of us at the Harpers Ferry Park Association, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable Fourth of July! 📸: Open Parks Network / HAFE-1359_NHF3294,
American flag waving from a two-story wooden building with balconies on a quiet street lined with trees and historic structures.Black and white image of a woman in a period dress and vistitors walking down Shenandoah Street in front of the Dry Goods Store displaying an American flag.Ranger Rizzo putting out an American flag on the second floor porch railing on a sunny day.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Planning a visit to Harpers Ferry or looking for your next local adventure? From engaging talks to unique history programs, there's something to discover all season long. See what's coming up: www.harpersferryhistory.org/upcomin…! #HarpersFerryNHP #ParkPartner #HistoryonTap
Graphic promoting upcoming July 2026 programs at Harpers Ferry. Events include: July 11 at 1:00 p.m., "Brick by Brick: Kate Field and the Rescue of John Brown's Fort"; July 16 at 6:00 p.m., "From River Town to Ratification: How Harpers Ferry Helped Build a Nation" (History on Tap); and July 19 at 11:00 a.m., "National League of Colored Women Memorial Hike." The background features a historic writing desk with an inkwell and white quill pens.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:00 PM this afternoon - Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚 We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products! See you then!
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
It’s the perfect time to get out and explore Harpers Ferry NHP! Whether you’re local or just passing through, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at what’s happening in the Ferry this week! Check out upcoming programs and register here: www.harpersferryhistory.org/upcomin…!
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
The Park Bookshop along with Harpers Ferry NHP buildings will open and shuttle service will begin at 11:00 AM tomorrow, June 8th, due to a planned water outage. Drinking water will be unavailable in the park through at least Tuesday morning. Please plan ahead and come prepared plenty of water.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Throughout history many individuals have seen the importance of this place. #OnThisDay, John F. Kennedy signed an act changing Harpers Ferry from national monument to national historical park in 1963. 📸: NPS Photo #HarpersFerryNHP #HarpersFerryOTD #NationalHistoricalPark #HarpersFerryWV
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:30 PM this afternoon - Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚 We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products! See you then!
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Spring is in the air which means it’s the perfect time to get out and explore Harpers Ferry NHP! Whether you’re local or just passing through, there’s something for everyone. Check out upcoming programs and register here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/h…!
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Happy #ArborDay! Let's celebrate the many benefits trees bring to our lives. From the buds that let us know warmer weather is on the way in the spring to the joy of jumping into a pile of crisp colorful leaves in the fall! What do you love most about trees? 🎥: M. Bennett #HarpersFerryNHP
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Nothing beats time outside 🌿 Whether it’s your backyard or a national park, time spent outdoors benefits both body and mind. This Earth Day, remember that small everyday changes create real change. Explore 50 simple ways to take action: www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips. 🎥: N. Keenan
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Earth Day Tips: 50 Easy Ways to Help the Planet Every Day
Discover 50 Earth Day tips with simple actions you can take every day to protect the planet. Together, small acts add up to big impact!
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
✨ Compile your favorite Harpers Ferry moments in a scrapbook! 🎥 🗺️Why let those photos sit in your camera roll? 🏛️Our Bookshop is stocked with everything you need to build the perfect scrapbook: 🎨 Unique stickers 📃 Passport Stamps 🗺️ Harpers Ferry Maps & Guides ✂️ Postcards 🎥: M. Bennett
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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: ow.ly/21M450YJ59Z. #HarpersFerryNHP
Rows of young plants growing in small pots inside a wooden seedling tray.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Planning ahead makes all the difference when visiting Harpers Ferry NHP! One simple tip?💧 Bring extra water and drink often! Refill stations are located throughout the park, including the one in this video 👀, with an additional station on the second floor of the John Brown Museum. 🎥: N. Keenan
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The inventor of Scrabble, Alfred Mosher Butts was born on April 13, which is why we're celebrating today! So, settle in and enjoy a game of Scrabble today! Stop in to the Park Bookshop and pick up the National Parks Special Edition. 📸: (1) M. Espinoza (2-3) The OP Games
Shelf displaying National Parks editions of Scrabble, Yahtzee, and Monopoly board games in a wooden cabinet.Scrabble board mid-game with tiles forming words and special score squares visible, plus player rack showing letters R, K, S, F, U, N, A.Scrabble National Parks Special Edition board game box featuring a scenic mountain and lake illustration.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
It's National Pet Day! Whether furry, feathered, or scaled, pets are treasured companions who give the most unconditional love. They're by your side for the highs and lows, and keep you moving when life feels monotonous. Enjoy some photos of our staff's pets and share yours in the comments!
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
You heard it here first 👀 there are brand new mugs at the Park Bookshop! Available in the Bookshop now! Can’t make it in? Call us… your future favorite mug is waiting. 🎥: M. Bennett
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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
Many wood ducks on a fallen tree in the water.Male wood duck swimming on water.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:30 PM this afternoon - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚 We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, April 2, 2026. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products! See you then!
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
After weeks of voting and tough match ups, it’s time for our final match up featuring: the Wood Duck and the Great Horned Owl! Will you be making a splash with your vote or helping the backyard favorite soar through to the next round: forms.gle/dPFgVK2nhdJP8yzy9? 📸: Park Madness Graphic
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It’s time for the Final Week of Park Madness! Check out the final match-up: 🪶 Wood Duck vs. Great Horned Owl Ready to cast your vote? 🔗 Voting is NOW OPEN and runs all week. Will the Wood Duck make a splash, or will the Great Horned Owl soar to victory: forms.gle/dPFgVK2nhdJP8yzy9?
Bracket chart titled 'Park Madness' showing bird species competing in a tournament style against a photo of Murphy Chambers Farm in the background.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Our final Week Three matchup is here, featuring one of the most migratory woodpeckers and the quintessential owl of storybooks: the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and the Great Horned Owl! 🔗 forms.gle/pdXwuy8uKSH9ct1m9 Cast your vote, spread the word, and let's see who gets the most votes!
Graphic shows a close-up of a yellow-bellied sapsucker on a tree on the left and a great horned owl perched on a tree limb on the right, separated by a torn-paper style split. Their names appear near each bird, presenting a head-to-head matchup.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” — John Muir What adventures are you most looking forward to during this season of blooming wildflowers and fresh starts?
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The #InternationalDayofHappiness started in 2013. Ever since then, March 20th has been a day to spread kindness, practice gratitude, & try to make the world more welcoming. How will you make today a little bit happier for yourself and someone else? 📸: www.instagram.com/jennerandkendallyn
Sunlit trail lined with tall trees casting shadows beside a historic stone wall.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Our first Week 3 matchup features the Northern Cardinal & the Wood Duck! Will you be making a splash with your vote or helping the backyard favorite soar through to the next round: forms.gle/pdXwuy8uKSH9ct1m9? Cast your vote, spread the word, & let's see which species gets the most votes!
Graphic shows a male northern cardinal perched on a tree limb on the left and a female wood duck in water on the right, separated by a torn-paper style split. Their names appear near each bird, presenting a head-to-head matchup.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
#OnThisDay in 1936, Harpers Ferry experienced its worst flood yet. Water levels swiftly rose over 36 feet. Bridges such as the Shenandoah and Bollman Highway Bridge were washed away. The lower town was inundated and businesses perished. 📸: Harpers Ferry NHP Historic Photo Collection/HF-54
Historic black and white photo of Lower Town businesses inundated and partially submerged during the Flood of 1936.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join us on Saturday afternoon for the official book launches of Local Historians Doug Perks and David Gilbert's new publications: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/charl…!
Promotional banner with the text 'OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH' featuring covers of 'Charles Washington's Town' and 'Millwrights and Entrepreneurs' with two speaker photos.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Which of our feathered friends soared through to this round of Park Madness? Check out this week’s match-ups: 🪶 Northern Cardinal vs. Wood Duck 🪶 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker vs. Great Horned Owl 🔗 Submit your picks before Saturday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET: forms.gle/pdXwuy8uKSH9ct1m9!
Bracket chart titled 'Park Madness' showing bird species competing in a tournament style against a photo of Murphy Chambers Farm in the background.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
#DidYouKnow that March 14th is #NationalLearnAboutButterfliesDay? While strolling along the scenic trails in Harpers Ferry NHP, you may be able spot both tiger swallowtails and zebra swallowtails, as well as silver-spotted skippers, and even our state butterfly - the monarch! 📸: NPS Photo/Tim Ervin
Monarch butterfly perched on pink wildflowers in a sunlit green meadow.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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: forms.gle/ZJ8C9hkEGic8VSxi9! #HarpersFerryNHP #ParkMadness 🎥: O. Schmidt
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
#OnThisDay in 1912, the Girl Scouts were founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia when the first 18 members registered. #DidYouKnow that Girl Scouts who visit national parks can earn a Girl Scout Ranger Program certificate & patch? Learn more: go.nps.gov/girlscout. #NationalGirlScoutDay
A group of Girl Scouts hiking in a forest trail on a sunny day, walking in a line among tall trees and rocks.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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]
John Brown's Fort, a historic red brick building with arched windows and a cupola, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
“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
Dense cluster of bluebells blooming among green leaves in a forest with slender tree trunks on Virginius Island.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The Park Bookshop will close at 3:30 PM this afternoon - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - for our monthly staff meeting. 📚 We will open again at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Looking for a book or souvenir? Visit www.harpersferryhistory.org/shop for books and products! See you then!
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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/historycultu…! 🔍 📸: Philip Frankel & Co. Exhibit #HarpersFerryNHP #CivilWarHistory [Photo & Post By: N. Keenan]
Historic reproduction hats on a stand with reproduction shoes on wooden shelves in the background.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
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
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
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
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Due to extreme winter temperatures, the Park Bookshop closed at 4:00 PM today (January 28, 2026) and will reopen Saturday, January 31, 2026. 📚 ❄️ Stay warm and cozy, and keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates. Thank you for understanding—stay safe out there!
A historic black and white photo of the Park Bookshop in Harpers Ferry and trees along a curving street following a snow storm with a translucent brown overlay featuring the text “Important Notice.” At the bottom, the Harpers Ferry Park Association logo is displayed.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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 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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
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
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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Yuletide Greetings from the Ferry! The holiday season offers the chance to reflect, look ahead with hope, & embodies the true spirit of giving. On behalf of our staff, we wish you and all those close to you a joyful holiday season & a new year filled with happiness, hope, and endless inspiration!
The Harpers Ferry Park Association staff posing in a cozy living room decorated with a lit Christmas tree and festive garlands and candles.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
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]
"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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
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: ow.ly/e4F550XNnWV! #HarpersFerryNHP #HolidaySeason #TwelveDaysBeforeChristmas #ThreeDays [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.
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Wishing you a joyful holiday season from everyone at the Harpers Ferry Park Association! 🎄 #HarpersFerryNHP #ParkBookshop #ParkPartner #HolidayHours
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Harpers Ferry Park Association @hfpa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
On New Year’s Eve, you can shop until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, but we’ll be closed on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2025. After the holidays, the Bookshop will temporarily close for our annual inventory. Keep an eye on our social media for reopening updates.
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