Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 65 miles west of Washington, DC, encompasses much of the village of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is strategically located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, and has played a major role in the exploration of the U.S., the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. This gentleman is discussing one of the many battles fought for Harpers Ferry during the American Civil War. Photo © 2006 Lawrence I. Charters |
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