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Invasion Stalled: Harpers Ferry and the Defense of Washington

WVHC Event

Location/County: Harpers Ferry, Jefferson
July 04, 2014 — July 06, 2014

On July 4th, 5th, and 6th the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park will host “Invasion Stalled: Harpers Ferry and the Defense of Washington.” This event will focus on the prelude of the Battle of Monocacy and Harpers Ferry’s role in helping to delay Jubal Early’s 1864 march on Washington. Activities will include living history, ranger conducted programs, and family/youth activities. On Saturday, July 5th at 1:00 p.m. Benjamin Cooling will discuss the importance of Harpers Ferry in stalling the final invasion of the North by the Confederate Army. For more details visit www.harpersferryhistory.org.

This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.