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.

“His soul goes marching on inside every American.” In 1859, Brown and his 18 followers—black and white—crossed the Potomac River from Maryland into Harpers Ferry, seized the night watchman at a ...

The West Virginia park is a wonderland for nature and history lovers, boasting more than 200 historic structures.

On 11 private acres, this stunning Harpers Ferry vacation rental is the picture of luxury. You'll enjoy mountain views, an ...

If you’re in town to visit the Harpers Ferry National Historical ... Shepherdstown is located in the lower Shenandoah Valley ...

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.

As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical ... Its position at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers not only set the stage for such ...