Indivisible Jefferson County WV, Hope In Alliance, @Eastern Panhandle Policies over Party and Berkeley Indivisible are hosting -
Please join us for a protest against proposed changes to erase the history of John Brown and slavery from Harpers ferry National Historic Park. to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park this Friday, September 19, 2028, at 10:00 AM. We are taking a stand against the administration's reported plan to remove up to 30 displays and artifacts related to John Brown and the history of slavery, allegedly dictated by the "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" Executive Order.
Join us and stand up to tell the administration HANDS OFF OF OUR HISTORY.
This event aims to send a clear message: "HANDS OFF OUR HISTORY!" We believe that the truth matters and that erasing documented history, including the history of slavery and its impact on this county and country, is a dangerous and undemocratic move. We must stand as guardians of our complete history, both good and bad, to prevent its repetition.
**Protest Details:** RAIN OR SHINE!!!!
* **Theme:** "HANDS OFF OUR HISTORY"
* **Date:** Friday, September 19, 2025
* **Time:** 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* **Location:** Lower Town at and near the Train Station, Potomac Street & Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
**What to Bring:**
* Signs with messages such as "STOP ERASING OUR HISTORY," "HANDS OFF OUR HISTORY," "HISTORY MATTERS," or other relevant statements. While we understand you may have many messages, please focus your signs on the theme of protecting our history.
BRING A FRIEND!
**Parking Information:**
Parking in Harpers Ferry can be limited. We strongly encourage carpooling.
* **Train Station Lot:** Parking is available at the Train Station (Potomac Street & Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425). Please drive into the lot even if it indicates "LOT FULL," as spaces, including handicap parking, are often open. We also ask that you contribute a couple of dollars to the park support box located at the entrance of the parking lot. Which is considered your entrance fee to the Park.
* **Metered Street Parking:** Metered parking is available on Potomac Street via the ParkMobile app. We recommend downloading the app and setting up your information before arriving.
* **Cavalier Lot:** This lot is further from Lower Harpers Ferry, with a shuttle bus service. Please note that parking costs $20. Carpooling can help offset this cost if you choose this option.
Detailed parking information is attached and will be emailed too, to help you navigate Harpers Ferry.
A core principle behind our actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
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