As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical ... and Potomac Rivers not only set the stage for such historic events but also makes the park a haven for ...

As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical ... and Potomac Rivers not only set the stage for such historic events but also makes the park a haven for ...

The history of Harpers Ferry mirrors the history ... no better introduction than through the historical reenactments and museum exhibitions at the park, offering a look into the human side of ...

During the summer of 1859, John Brown rented a farm in Maryland from the heirs of Booth Kennedy. A few miles outside Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia), it was a good hiding spot for ...

He rented a farm in Maryland, across the Potomac River from Harpers Ferry. Here he assembled his arms and waited for his "army" to arrive. The delay had an adverse effect on Brown's plan.