As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical events. It was a point of supply for Meriwether Lewis’s Corps of Discovery, the site of John Brown’s ...

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.

Inside and outside of the park, this fascinating village treats visitors to adventures through ... these memorable attractions with this guide to Harpers Ferry's most interesting spots.