"John Brown's Fort". This is where Abolitionist John Brown barricaded himself while trying to escape from the U.S. Marines that were commanded by Col. Robert E. Lee after he raided the armory trying to get arms to help him free the slaves.
The Potomac River where the Shenandoah River and Potomac converge at Harpers Ferry.
Ruins of the old railroad bridge that spans the Potomac River where the Shenandoah River and Potomac converge at Harpers Ferry. This bridge was burned and rebuilt numerous times during the span of the Civil War.
The Harper House, erected between 1775-1782 by town founder Robert Harper, is one of the few buildings that remains from the time when Meriwether Lewis visited Harpers Ferry. From 1782-1803, the building served as the town's only tavern, hosting such notable guests as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. At this time in its history, it is being visited by Kristie Engler.
Buildings along Shenandoah Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
A detail photograph of buildings along Shenandoah Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
A view looking up High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
One of the many museums along Shenandoah Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.
A stone plaque on John Brown's Fort.
Buildings along High Street in downtown Harpers Ferry.