Exploring the Historic Bird-Brady House

Getting There

• Car

  If you have a car, start from the Harpers Ferry Visitor Center located at 171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Head southwest on Shoreline Dr toward Washington St. Continue onto US-340 S for approximately 1.5 miles. Take the exit onto Route 230 (Hartzog Dr) and follow it for about 1 mile. The Bird-Brady House will be on your left at 253 Hartzog Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. There is no parking fee in the area, but be aware of any local parking regulations.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take the MARC Train or Amtrak to Harpers Ferry Station. From the station, you can call a local taxi service or use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to reach Bird-Brady House. The distance from the train station to Bird-Brady House is approximately 1.5 miles, and a taxi or rideshare will cost around $10-$15 depending on traffic.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk and are starting from the Harpers Ferry Visitor Center, exit the center and turn left onto Shoreline Dr. Follow Shoreline Dr until you reach US-340 S, then cross the road and continue straight onto Route 230 (Hartzog Dr). The Bird-Brady House is about a 30-minute walk from the Visitor Center, so wear comfortable shoes and be mindful of traffic along the way.