West Virginia historians raise alarm about Trump executive order

West Virginia historians raise alarm about Trump executive order

This story was produced by journalism students in the WVU Reed School of Media and Communications. Read more at journalism.wvu.edu.HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Despite concerns about attempted historical erasure at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park due to new Trump administration policies being unfounded, some historians worry other attempts across the country may have a detrimental impact on historical preservation in the U.S.ABC 7 News first re…

Concerns raised about Trump executive order after misreports of sign removal at Harpers Ferry

A small portion of the protestors stand in front of John Brown's Fort in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, holding signs in opposition to the Trump Administration's directive to remove or cover specific historic exhibits at different National Park sites. Around 150-200 people attended the protest on Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Spellman/The Spirit of Jefferson)This story was produced by journalism students in the WVU Reed School of Media and Com…