Classmates Reunite for A Photo Recreation

Alice Evanson (top right of picture) taught at Oil Springs School in the mid-early 1900’s. Like most one room school houses, class sizes were generally …

Historic Stories, Oil Springs School

Oil Springs School Moves to New Location

The Oil Springs School, a one-room rural schoolhouse, and outhouse was previously located on the Great River Road, north of Harpers Ferry near Mohn’s Fish …

Historic Stories, Oil Springs School

Oil Springs School Improvements

Over the winter the floor in the Oil Springs School entrance rotted out with large holes in the floor so it was replaced with the …

Oil Springs School

Organizations & Individuals Involved in Project Development

The Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society (HFAHS) was incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) organization October, 2013 and received our tax-exempt status effective November, 2013.  …

Capital Campaign, Harpers Ferry Museum

Harpers Ferry Museum Capital Campaign Launch

Finalizing plans for the Harpers Museum Building and a Capital Campaign to raise the necessary funds was the main focus for 2022.  A campaign brochure …

Capital Campaign, Harpers Ferry Museum

How the Need for A Museum Was Identified

The need for a museum in Harpers Ferry began when the Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society (HFAHS) was first incorporated in 2013 and a community …

Capital Campaign, Harpers Ferry Museum

Interest in Oil Springs School Grows

A float with a replica of the Oil Springs School was made and entered in the Harpers Ferry Memorial Day Parade.  Candy was shared with …

Oil Springs School, Programs