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Open fire -- 1862: war's wrinkled front -- Higher than the almighty intended -- 1864/1865: a garrison town -- Epilogue ...
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.— Almost a 165 years ago, Abolitionist Leader John Brown raided the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry to make a stand against slavery and the “Voices of Harpers Ferry: Generations ...
Roughly 20 minutes south of West Virginia's oldest town, travelers can discover natural beauty and unforgettable stories at one of the most important towns in American history, Harpers Ferry. Its ...
Harpers Ferry and its place in history -- Remembering Harpers Ferry -- The local campaign for a national monument -- Local residents and the National Park Service -- Harper House and the Women's Clubs ...
On the evening Oct. 16, 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid he hoped would ignite a nationwide uprising against slavery. Tony Horwitz tells... Taking The Town: Harpers Ferry, W.Va., sits at the ...