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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Battle of Harpers Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The raid on Harpers Ferry ... 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. Many of the men he had recruited the previous year had changed their minds, moved away, or simply didn't...
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This was a place were weapons were kept at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Brown thought the slaves in the countryside would come and help him. He thought the slaves would take the guns from the arsenal and go out and punish their masters.
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On October 16, 1859, John Brown led a small group of his soldiers in a raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). Information about the raid is accessible from two major sites on the Web.
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• Events in Shepherdstown; Find out what's happening only a 15 minute drive from Harpers Ferry. ... • Local & Area News & Weather; Continually updated news for ; Harpers Ferry and surrounding areas...
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Harpers Ferry is a place for all seasons where you, your family, and your friends can savor the delights of Harper Ferry's unique history and exquisite geography throughout the year. Each month offers its own beauty and charm, as well as a special array of events and activities.
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