As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical events. It was a point of supply for Meriwether Lewis’s Corps of Discovery, the site of John Brown’s ...

It is a Maryland historic landmark. As the raid on Harpers Ferry began to unravel, John Brown and his men retreated to a small brick building in the armory complex — the engine house.

As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical events ... and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!

Start with a quick visit to the Harpers Ferry Historical Museum, a small building that introduces visitors to the town's history. Next, walk over to John Brown's Fort, where Brown made his final ...

His target was the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia — a town surrounded ... The arsenal was a huge complex of buildings that contained 100,000 muskets and rifles.