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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Presents “Defend and Protect: Arming the American Soldier” in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary

May 7, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites visitors to join our 250th anniversary program, Defend and Protect: Arming the American Soldier on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special event explores the weapons and technology produced at the Harpers Ferry Armory from the 1790s to 1861 and how these innovations shaped the nation and the world.

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