Penn State Altoona Students, faculty and staff are invited on a free one-day bus trip on Saturday, Oct. 25, to explore iconic Civil War landmarks in Maryland and West Virginia. The day includes ...
What happened at a small firehouse changed history. As a history lover, I wanted to visit Harpers Ferry, West Virginia for ...
Harpers Ferry in West Virginia transforms into a festive Christmas town with the Olde Tyme Christmas event featuring lights, performances, and special activities.
Experience John Brown’s Raid through the stories of U.S. Marines, townspeople, formerly enslaved men and women and John Brown himself on Oct. 15 and 16 at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Join park staff ...
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 ...
HARPER’S FERRY, W. Va. (WCSC) - The raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to ignite a slave rebellion that would have a heavy hand in launching the Civil War kicked off 166 years ago. Abolitionist John ...