Lower Town Harper’s Ferry is incredibly rich in history. Many of us know that it’s where John Brown took a stand in the years leading up to the Civil War but not so much of the rest of the incredibly rich history of this place. Since the time George Washington identified this locale at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers as an ideal spot to establish the US Armory, Harper’s Ferry has played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution and US history. At two o’clock we joined several other visitors to hear Ranger David Fox talk in depth about the 1859 John Brown Raid. His presentation was a powerful reminder of the need to understand the bigger historical picture, something that many people today could benefit from hearing. Perhaps the park service may see fit to publish a video of the talk on their website! We plan on suggesting it.
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