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Under Fire at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862
Load! Aim! Fire! As the air is thick with countless rounds of artillery, ask yourself, is this what mankind goes through to leave behind a peaceful legacy. That's the thought the
Bolivar Heights Battlefield Artillery demonstration is certain to leave you with. And it's not just a "light up the skies, fire them up demo", there is a full blown up program on General Stonewall Jackson's capture of the Union Garrison. A war that was bloody, but inevitable, where the 12,500 man garrison was caught unawares. Follow the surrender of the garrisoned town to southern forces under the famous General who made a name for himself in history. Visitors can experience the military might of the artillery that spelt doom for the federal soldiers. Park staffers enact certain key scenes & personalities in this Union artillery turn of events. A unique must experience perspective into American History.
Load! Aim! Fire! As the air is thick with countless rounds of artillery, ask yourself, is this what mankind goes through to leave behind a peaceful legacy. That's the thought the
Bolivar Heights Battlefield Artillery demonstration is certain to leave you with. And it's not just a "light up the skies, fire them up demo", there is a full blown up program on General Stonewall Jackson's capture of the Union Garrison. A war that was bloody, but inevitable, where the 12,500 man garrison was caught unawares. Follow the surrender of the garrisoned town to southern forces under the famous General who made a name for himself in history. Visitors can experience the military might of the artillery that spelt doom for the federal soldiers. Park staffers enact certain key scenes & personalities in this Union artillery turn of events. A unique must experience perspective into American History.
Points of Interest
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Located at the convergence point of the Potomac and Shenendoah Rivers, Harpers Ferry National Park is one of the most versatile and historic national park areas in the East.
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Location:
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
171 Shoreline Dr
Harpers Ferry, WV
