Harpers Ferry

[Johnny676767]

This was my first time here. Growing up in Md, I can't believe I never visited. My wife, son, and I visited a few weeks back. I really recommend it.

Machinery Used for Muskets

This was cool to see as I just began collecting small arms last year. Lots of mini-museums in the National Historical Park.

Wall Around Armory
This runs along the river by the site where the armory stood. Here's a shot of one of the CW era rings used to secure pontoon bridges.

Side Trip to Martinsburg

We came upon this cool marker. According to HMDB, "drunken Union soldiers burst intothe Boyd home on July 4, 1861, to raise the U. S. flag over the house. One of the soldiers insulted her mother and Miss Boyd killed him with a pistol. A Federal Board of Inquiry exonerated her. Belle Boyd later spied for the Confederacy and delivered secret correspondence from Confederate President Jefferson Davis to the English Prime Minister."

Maryland Heights Trail.
Here's a picture from the overlook on the trail- crowded but awesome. CW earthworks can be seen on the way up.

You know this stuff.
Some other pics. I always like taking pictures of cannons.

 

[Rank and File]

Glad to see you made the trek up Maryland Heights. Too many people don't and miss the outstanding views.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

What does the phrase "insulting her mother" really mean? I've seen that A LOT - whether it is a soldier to soldier "he insulted me" or "soldier insulting women."

It seems like that word "insult" could cover quite a bit of territory.

 

[JOHN42768]

Thanks for the photos. Have not been back there in 30 years