HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — John Brown’s last shot came from the fire engine house at the foot of Shenandoah Street; his Bible and a broadsword from Bleeding Kansas are on display in a nearby museum.

Abolitionist John Brown wasn't born in Kansas, but made his mark during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War. Today, 165 years after his execution, Brown's violent acts and influence are ...

Firefighters from several jurisdictions are battling a CSX bridge fire near Harpers Ferry. ... Kansas City, MO, Won't Pay $915K to Firefighter who Killed Three in Crash . May 14, 2025 .

All public buildings and services at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV, will be closed June 3.According to a community announcement, the closure is due ...

At the Town’s Inn, in Harpers Ferry’s Lower Town, I booked the one room with an en-suite bathroom. The trade-off: There was a possibility that I’d have to share my bed with a stranger.

A massive fire hit the historic area of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. early Thursday morning, destroying several businesses. No one was hurt. Several fire departments from Maryland and Virginia sent ...

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The municipal government of Harpers Ferry says the owners of the Hill Top Hotel have temporarily opened pedestrian access to the promontory overlook for the public to see ...

Preview: Harpers Ferry. Preview: Season 1 Episode 5 | 30s. Laurita and Lauren have a thrilling and tasty visit to Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. Aired 05/01/2023 ...

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Standing at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, Harpers Ferry is home to unmatched historic views. While most tourists view it from afar, some choose to ...

In the end, Harpers Ferry was a debacle: Ten of his band died that day, five escaped, and the remaining seven— Brown included —were tried, imprisoned and executed. The myth of John Brown ...