PURPOSE:

Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society (HFAHS) is organized and operated specifically for the following reasons::

• Preserve, educate and share Harpers Ferry area history culture and lore which includes Harpers Ferry area residents, summer home residents, tourists and visitors on the Driftless Area Scenic Byway and the Great River Road National Scenic Byway:
  1. Provide genealogical services for the Harpers Ferry area including residents, alumni of the schools, and members of churches, organizations and civic groups;
  2. Support and conduct education, research, and informational activities to increase public awareness of Harpers Ferry area history, heritage and the geology and archaeology of Harpers Ferry area and early settlements;
  3. Partner and/or collaborate with other groups, agencies of the area, state and nationally that support the purpose and goals of this organization to achieve the outcomes desired.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society is to preserve, educate, and share Harpers Ferry area history for our residents, visitors and future generations.

VISION Statement

Our vision is for Harpers Ferry to be recognized as a place where history is alive - valued by residents, shared with visitors, and preserved for generations to come.

February 23, 2026