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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park welcomes all visitors with disabilities.

At the park, you can learn about John Brown’s Raid, explore the town’s rich history, and take in views where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet. The park also offers opportunities to visit Civil War battlefields and walk through historic landscapes.

Because many structures are historic, some buildings have steps at their entrances. Sidewalks and trails in many areas are narrow or uneven. Visitors with mobility concerns should plan ahead and review accessibility information before their visit.

Old brick and stone buildings line a street curving uphill. — Explore exhibits in Lower Town about the history of Harpers Ferry.
NPS / Laurel Brodsky

Plan Your Visit

Explore our accessibility pages for more details by disability type:

Access Pass

You need an entrance pass to visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

You may qualify for the America the Beautiful Access Pass, a free interagency pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a permanent disability.

Learn more about who qualifies for the pass and what benefits are available. You can get the pass online or in person. If you are interested in getting an America the Beautiful Pass at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, please call (304) 535-6299 to check availability before your visit.

Aerial view of a small town surrounded by trees at the edge of a river with two railroad bridges. — Two railroad lines converge at Harpers Ferry.
NPS / Laurel Brodsky

Sensory Environment

Lower Town in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is right next to the town of Harpers Ferry and an active railroad. Cars travel on the roads through Lower Town, and trains regularly pass by on the nearby tracks. Use caution when crossing streets and railroad tracks. Train horns can be loud, especially if you are close when a train goes by.

In the John Brown Museum, A Place in Time Exhibit, and the Industry Museum there are videos with audio that play on a loop. The start of the audio may be loud and surprising.

There are sometimes historic weapons firing demonstrations in the park. These demonstrations involve loud noises similar to the sound of a firework. Please follow safety instructions and warnings from park staff. See upcoming events for when demonstrations may occur.