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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Steuart Curry's "Tragic Prelude." In October 1859, a small town at the junction of two rivers became the focal point of one ...

The "Civil War Showcase" in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, offers an immersive experience of the Civil War era. Visitors are greeted at a replica of John Brown's engine house and can explore various ...

BOLIVAR, W.Va. — With its preserved buildings and exhibits, Harpers Ferry National Historic Site tells the story of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 raid on the federal armory here. He was after weapons ...

Harper's Weekly Illustration of U.S. Marines attacking the firehouse which John Brown used as a fort during his raid on Harper's Ferry. PD By the summer of 1859, Brown had finalized his plans. His ...

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 ...

"When John Brown led twenty-one men in an attack on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry on October 16, 1859, he envisioned a biblical uprising of millions of armed bondsmen, thus ridding the nation ...

Image source: Wikipedia Harper’s Ferry Day – There’s some serious (well, more serious than usual) pig roasting action going down at John Brown Smokehouse tonight. They are honoring “one of the most ...

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host 2026 programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is set to host a series of events in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. According to a community announcement, the events will ...