Historical Vacation Spot In West Virginia

by Vicky
(WV)

Here's a vacation spot in West Virginia. If you like to combine history and vacations into one time slot, then Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a good vacation idea for you.

You may remember from High School history class how John Brown and his band of abolitionists contributed to the beginning or the Civil War by attacking Federal soldiers. It is believed that he actually captured more Northern soldiers than any other engagement during the war.

Now to wet you’re historian appetite you should know that many other famous Americans had a connection with Harper’s Ferry. This list includes Thomas Jefferson, "Stonewall" Jackson, Meriwether Lewis, George Washington and Frederick Douglass. Sorry, I’m not going to tell you all of the details - you’ll just have to take a trip there to find out.

The modern era has been kind to Harpers Ferry. There is an excellent National History Park, a lovely thriving town and many beautiful views of the joining of the Shenandoah and the Potomac Rivers.

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