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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862


category : Historic Parks
Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862 will interpret the Battle of Harpers Ferry and surrender of the Union garrison to General Stonewall Jackson. Artillery firing demonstrations are scheduled. Members of Baltimore Light Artillery, Fredericksburg Light Artillery and the Liberty Rifles will portray Confederate artillery soldiers. A military camp will be open for visitation on the Bolivar Heights Battlefield


Address: PO Box 65

Phone: 304-535-6298
Our Website:www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm

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