JOHN BROWN’S FORT- HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA
In October 1959 John Brown led a raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia [now West Virginia.} His plan wasn’t very thought out. His goal was to take control of the armory. […]
Category Archives: Historical Sites
BLOODY LANE- ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD- SHARPSBURG, MARYLAND
The battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 was the bloodiest day in American history. The final tally was 22, 717 dead, wounded and missing. One of the bloodiest portions […]
DUNKER CHURCH- ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD- SHARPSBURG, MARYLAND
The Dunker Church is on the Antietam Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. This isn’t the original church that was the focal point of a number of Union attacks during the battle, […]
BURNSIDE BRIDGE AT BATTLE OF ANTIETAM- SHARPSBURG, MARYLAND
The eastern sycamore tree at the far end of the bridge is a witness tree- it was there during the battle September 17, 1862.
LITTLE ROUND TOP- GETTYSBURG
A picture taken from Devil’s Den last weekend of Little Round Top. They had a controlled burn at Little Round Top a few weeks ago- looks much different without all […]
MY LIFE THROUGH MY T-SHIRT COLLECTION- THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
The Appalachian Trail is about 2200 miles long. Depending on how fast you hike- it takes generally 5 to 6 months to complete. I have never walked the trail and […]
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