Thanks very much for this amazing history and video of Harpers Ferry, Gary’s narration kept getting better and better the more he hiked up the trail. It is beautiful there, so thankful the area has been preserved. Those batteries, simply awesome.
Thanks Gary. I'm 72 and walk [badly] with a cane. It was a thrill to see Harper's Ferry from the heights,and to hear history I've never heard before. Always learn something new when you guys are on camera.
Its liez sir, harpers ferry is jusy a coverup story of what THEY couldn't destroy. Of course if you're with them you'll dismiss this completely, if not then seriously question it.. mudflood, old world buildings, buried structures, burnt brick buildings, melted rock, on and on check a channel called "my lunch break" he doesn't talk about all of that but he's a great starter to learn what I'm saying. Dont let them deceive you w these stories.
You’re way off here, these guys all derive the stories they tell you from actual written accounts of people who fought the battles, stop trying to tear down the ABT..these guys are amazing
Even if one isn't a Civil War buff, a trip to Harpers Ferry is worth the effort. The geography is spectacular and the town is quaint. While artillery emplaced on Maryland Heights and Loudon Heights command the town of Harpers Ferry, they do not command Bolivar Heights, which was the position the Union forces occupied, and therefore could not have compelled surrender on their own.
that train @ 18:15 is The Rock Runner. it takes aggregate from Millville Quarry a few miles west of Harpers Ferry to another quarry in Bladensburg for distribution....
I am not sure the Millville quarry is still open but the sand quarries at the south end of line just closed. Gary is obviously not distracted by the train . Great job on the civil war history and and preservation .
Well, you say, "How are you going to defend the town?" You are not going to defend the town, even if you have artillery on the mountains. You can provide a curtain of fire that may hold the enemy from looting the Arsenal, but that's it. The guns on the mountain will not help the infantry much, defending the line at Bolivar Heights.
sloooooooow dooooooooown bro..... love the video but you need to take a breather when you talk about stuff... your speed talking through good information people will miss.
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Thanks a million. Wonderful video and I have never seen this view before and now I wish I could. Might be checking out a membership for tours one day. :)
I enjoyed the man's eye view of the hike. This fast talkin' but clear narration is the best I've ever heard and made Harper's Ferry come alive. Thanks for the outing.
Thank you so much for sharing this video! As a civil war enthusiast who is wheelchair bound there is no way I would ever be able to enjoy this hike in person. So thanks again for allowing me ti virtually visit this site!
I'm just off night shift, I should stop watching these videos, but they are great! Greetings from Ireland, probably the only one out of my friend group who finds this stuff interesting, hope to get to America and visit some of these sites in the future. Keep it up lads!
Our family use to visit there back in the late sixties and early seventies, great memories. You can really walk a long way , unbelievable.Good segment, thank you .
Different ways of dealing with Corona virus social distancing. I sit in my house, eat and watch TV. Gary does a fantastic video and hikes up the side of a mountain.
You spoke fine - it was a great tour. I am in NW AR and am 70. I am originally from ND so living near to Civil War history... magnificent. Your tour helped me greatly. thanks!!!
The MD Heights trail is very rewarding, and you can take lazy river rides down the river in the summer. Harper's Ferry is very tourism dependent but absolutely beautiful.
Talking about luck, my 5x great grandfather was part of the 16th independent battery of Indiana light artillery, who were stationed in Louden (or Maryland, it's been a while) heights in 1862. They were captured during the battle and later parleyed. A few weeks before the battle they were stationed in Boston, and my grandfather was sent back home to act as a recruiter, because he was German and spoke German. He never saw combat and received an honorable discharge in 1865. He was the first on my name in the United States, only had been a US citizen for four years before the war broke out.
What a fabulous video! I attended the Pop-Up tour with Gary in November, and learned so much. Gary, you are a national treasure. Looking forward to more Pop-Up tours this year.
What a great job! Thanks for sharing this video with non-members, Garry. As a historian living in Mexico (and now on house quarantine), it is especially appreciated.
Thanks for showing this. I've been to Naval Battery and the overlook, but I could never convince my wife to hike to the Stone Fort. She stopped at a stone armchair about 1/2 Mike before the overlook. Started going there in 1990. Haven't been back since 2013 after the hotel was wrecked.
Thank you for doing this. I and some fellow historians were just here last September and walked most of these trails and streets and truly enjoyed it. This was a wonderful way to see it and tour the area if you are not able to make the trip or the hikes. Again, thank you.
Garry, I loved the real time hike! I never realized that classic view could be attained with a normal hiking trail and not a professional rock climb! I've been to HF several times but only crossed the bridge, never scaled the heights. You gave me the experience that I'll probably not have a chance to do. I feel like now I have done it. Thank you. Debra Martin - Forest Grove, Oregon
I've been to Harper's Ferry years ago and nowthat I've seen this video I'll have to come here again. Thank you Gary for all you do. Love the American Battlefield Trust!
Great job Gary!!! I've been Harper's Ferry three times and always enjoyed the time spent there. I was able to hike to Jefferson Rock on one occasion. The veiw from that point is also awesome.
Fantastic video! The view from Maryland Heights was breathtaking and sent shivers down my spine. Very thorough narrative and enjoyable as well. Thanks!
Thank you sir! Must have been filmed around noon or one o’clock when you were on the heights, i think that was the time for the stone train that passes through “the hole” on its way to the quarry.
As an ABT member (not Q-master) this is a great thrill. I was lucky enough to visit HF twice! Once in '93 and then again in 2010. (with a digital camera)
I have been to harpers ferry before but I have never been to Maryland heights and John brown’s fort because when I went with the Boy Scouts we only got to see Jefferson rock and bolivar heights and I am currently an Eagle Scout but one thing for sure is that I want to go back to harpers ferry and see Maryland heights and just saying but I am your number one fan because I love how you are protecting american battlefields and American history
I had much difficulty understanding his presentation. Thank you anyway for posting, I am Learning of United States History and Battlefield Trust is a enjoyable source.
Where was the 32nd Ohio sitting on September 15 1862? Reason I ask is that my great great Grandfather served in the 32nd Ohio (Company A - Thomas Moorhead Cameron), I've been to Harpers Ferry many times, but never have been able to find the exact place where his regiment was when McLaws opened up on them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This is great. I've done that hike a few times. One time I even accidentally left decent binoculars behind on a rock on top of Maryland heights. That still upsets me. What a view from the top, though!
Yes Your info and your tour is worth your visit. Being from northern VA. I've been to Harper's Ferry many times in 50 years. Your narrative is right on.
Using youtube to do these tours is an amazing way to spread knowledge of our history, not charge for the tours and still make a load of money. I think this should be permenant.
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I hiked Maryland Heights years ago , There is an easy path and a tough path .....I took the easy path, and it wasn't easy, but the tough path almost went straight up... it's really cool though that you come across a small " naval battery" overlooking the town
General Dixon Miles who surrendered Harper's Ferry before being critically wounded by a artillery shell & dying the following day... Was accused of cowardice & being drunk by a subordinate officer. But he probably just realized the hopelessness of his situation of being surrounded by the confederate forces on the surrounding heights ... Even without taking the stone fort on top of Maryland heights... The confederate forces still controlled enough heightened positions there... To be able to lob cannon shells on the unions position below ... Even though General McClellan had ordered the position held at all costs... It was a untenable position by the time of General Miles surrender...
I had the honor of locating, adding, and photographing George Goldschmidt’s cenotaph to the Find A Grave website just two weeks before this video was published. His gravesite is in the Bronx
Escrevo em português porque meu inglês não é satisfatório, mas aprecio a história do povo americano, principalmente os fatos relacionados à Guerra Civil Americana. Deve ser fantástico conhecer esse lugar, vocês americanos são excelentes na valorização de sua história. Que possamos passar por esse difícil momento causado pelo coronavírus e que continuemos irmanados pelo amor à História de nossos países. Congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷
THANK YOU for an AWESOME virtual tour!! So fascinating to see where the troops had to walk and endure such a mountain. It amazes me they were able to bring the cannons!! How did they drag them up there??? Love all your videos!
I was there in 1977 never had the walk across the rail bridge and it looks very different now after I was a kid in the Boys scouts. It changed a lot I see.
You want a good hike up, Gettysburg Battlefield has Big Round Top…. That was a fun hike up lol. I’m going to Harper’s Ferry in two weeks and looking forwards to this trail!!!
