Tuesday, June 7

Harper's Ferry

Harper’s Ferry looked like a calm, quaint little town sitting on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. During some pervious time periods in its history, I feel sure it was! We arrived there and were allowed to explore! As we walk towards the town, we see students everywhere. These are students from all over the U.S. at a one day leadership training. The were learning about life as a soldier. I personally wanted to join their group. They looked like they were having fun!

The actual Ferry dock was across the Shenandoah River, but no fear, we could walk across a footbridge.

So What's the Big Deal?

 It is here that the three states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia all meet. As someone stated, "We drove through three states in all of ten minutes. You can't get across town that fast in Texas!"

Harper's Ferry has been the site for several famous for happenings:

• Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from here
• John Brown's Raid
• 1862 Battle of  Harper's Ferry
• The Niagara Movement

After exploring the town and the ferry site, we found some really awesome smoothies to combat the heat with and a nice patio to cool off at before we left for our next destination! Charles Town, WV was our next stop. We saw the courthouse where John Brown was tried. Then we headed for the hotel. It was a pretty quiet ride  since most of the teachers had been up anywhere from 2 - 3 am! After freshening up we headed to dinner at the Dutch's Daughter Restaurant. It was an amazing meal with great company. 

  Well, I will post more soon! Having trouble with the photos, so not sure just how many I will get on here!