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| Harper's Ferry sits at the
confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland,
Virginia, and West Virginia all meet. Although the terrain is very
hilly, there was an armory built here in 1801; hence this spot is called
Armory Point. The armory was later commandeered by abolitionist John
Brown and his raiders when they attacked Harper's Ferry. Convicted of
murder, treason, and inciting slaves to rebellion, he was hanged in nearby
Charles Town on December 2, 1859. The beauty of Harper's Ferry
location has always been inspirational. In 1747, architect Robert Harper
arrived in "the gap" and was prompted to ask, "Oh, Thou, Great Being above,
whose hands but Thine could have created so much sublimity and grandeur?" |
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| We did a lot of walking in
Harper's Ferry, including a little hike across the Potomac. |
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| Just on the other side of the
footbridge, we came upon the Appalachian Trail. |
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| Harper's Ferry has been
beautifully preserved by the National Park Service. The beauty of this
location |
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| We enjoyed roaming through the dry goods
store . . . It is interesting to note that
Meriwether Lewis stopped in Harper's Ferry to equip his expedition, and
rendezvous with William Clark, on their way west from St Louis. |
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| And through the gunsmith's shop. |
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| As you can see, we visited on a
quiet day. Ain't retirement grand????? |
