Topic: John Brown

In the Footsteps of John Brown

Smithsonian Resident Associate Program - 927 days ago
October marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. We'll trace the steps leading up to the raid, as well as its deadly finale for Brown and his men on the gallows at Charles Town, West Virginia.. The first ...

The Maryland Heights Trail

Suite 101 - 1329 days ago
The Appalachian Trail goes through Harper's Ferry and shares the railroad bridge into Maryland. This Appalachian Trail walkway is completely safe yet the violent roar can cause quite a scare. Locating evidence of a Union stronghold at Maryland Heights can be challenging. ...