Did you know that some of the best rated tours in the nation (according to Tripadvisor) are offered right here in one of West Virginia’s most interesting towns? O’ Be Joyful Touring Company offers historical town tours and ghost tours of Harpers Ferry, both of which will provide you with a fresh, fascinating glimpse of this famous area!
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in the state of West Virginia, is one of the most picturesque towns found in the Appalachian region of the United States.
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It’s also one of the most historic, which is saying something in a state so full of significance.
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And there is no better way to experience the beauty and history of this iconic area than with a tour from living historian, licensed tour guide, musicologist, vocalist, pianist, and story teller Rick Garland of O’ Be Joyful Tours.
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Rick often meets tour guests at the picturesque St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry to begin his renown tours.
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In fact, if the weather is unfit for his typical outdoor walking tour, he can even modify the tour so that you can journey through Harpers Ferry all from the comfort and shelter of inside this beautiful church, with the help of his portfolio of pictures and his excellent storytelling skills!
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Children and adults of all ages are spellbound by the tales Rick has to tell.
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You can even expect to hear some period music during your tour, to help round out your experience as you glimpse Harpers Ferry like never before!
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To learn more about these tours that rank as some of the best in the nation, visit O’ Be Joyful’s website or Tripadvisor page. You’ll note that in addition to historic tours, they also offer ghost tours and Christmas tours! O’ Be Joyful conducts tours year round, and they can be modified as needed for groups, schools, and even nursing homes.
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Do you like walking tours? Here’s another good self-guided one through the scenic town of Thomas, West Virginia that passes 41 historic sites in less than a mile!
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Address: St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 110 Church St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA
