The Battle of Harpers Ferry: 158th Anniversary of Antietam Live! 

What I love most about Dennis is that although he may have literally shared this information 1,000 times,, he always makes it seem to me that he is sharing it for the first time. It is a great talent for a historian to possess.

Dennis is very good presenter. I like his presentations.

Ive been to 13 different countries and 41 of the 50 states but Harper's Ferry is one of my favorite places on earth.

How much do you love the enthusiasm it’s infectious

He's like the Steve Irwin of Civil War Battlefields!

You're the best. All of these videos are phenomenal....

I don't understand how these presentations get better and better.

I want to give a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT and commemorate with adoration for the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th, and 33rd Virginia Infantry regiments and the Rockbridge Artillery Battery... Will always the Immortally remembered for there Dauntless Intrepid and Valorous Deeds in the Field... Proving they were prepared to Engage and Endure Suffering Harm and Injury while Brandishing Courage under conditions where Belligerences were Waging War with Extreme Violence....😊❤️💯🙏

Very cool! So educational! I used to drive by this property for years not knowing anything about it. Even going to music festivals at the farm just west. Awesome.

Dennis is an awesome teacher! I would love to have had him as a professor in a college history class.

One of my ancestors was killed at Maryland Heights September 15 1862. 32nd Ohio Company A. If you've ever stood on that ground, there is a weird sensation - for me at least.

That's absolutely wonderful that you & others, saved that battlefield from modern development. Well done. Regards from Perth, Western Australia. 🦘

lets not forget who invaded first;) Love Dennis and the way he tells the history

As a resident of Charles Town, WV, I can’t say thank you enough for these videos. Love your energy and enthusiasm guys!

Love what you guys do!

I do not doubt that these gentleman love their work

Antietam is so interesting thanks for honoring this Battle!

Thank you for your channel.

Dennis is an excellent speaker. Enjoyed this very much

It’s shocking to think that consecrated ground would have condos on it now if it was wasn’t for the Battlefield Trust. It doesn’t bare thinking about. Another excellent overview of the battle. Thanks Dennis , and Gary, and to the Battlefield Trust for saving a vital part of American history. I would like to know if either Dennis or Gary are planning any lectures? From Toronto, Ontario Canada, formerly Newcastle in the United Kingdom.

Lovin these. I just happened to visit Appomattox, Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg last year on a road.

Dennis,,,,your awesome Sir...love the videos and the knowledge that you give us all,,,,I love the Civil War and would love to live in Harper's Ferry or close to it,,,,,been there and felt the history of the town,,,,

Well explained great historical story 👍👍

Thank you for what you do. American history is important!

Dennis is amazing.

Thank you Dennis! As a relatively new delver into ACW history, your narration was making my heart pound. Incredible!

Dennis is an absolute legend. So much knowledge and so much passion and all delivered with entertaining gusto

This is amazing. My family was from Oswego NY and surrounding areas. Several members were in the NY 111th who were branded the Harper Ferry cowards because they surrendered so easily. This video explains why, and of course they were paroled out and lived to fight on during the battle of Gettysburg and there is a memorial to them there.

Dennis did an awesome job.

Another excellent video and thank you American Battlefield Trust for saving history too!

Addictive content for anyone interested in history and dangerously so for anyone who is fascinated by the American Civil War. Very well done, Guys.

Beyond awesome. Should be required study for every serious student of American history. Even the comments are worth reading. Very few of the comments are silly. Almost all of them express profound insight and gratitude. How often does that happen on RU-vid? Thank you to all involved- presenters and commenters. This series is a work not only of history, but of art. American Battlefield Trust is an American treasure. All please stay safe. Robert Henry, M.D.

I could listen to Dennis all day. Well done!

Absolutely loved this. Brilliant story telling with fantastic enthusiasm. Thank you for this and love the channel

We used my sons April vacation of 2019 to tour the Harper's Ferry battle and Antietam Battlefield. We loved both but my then 8yo son has wanted to return and stay overnight at Harper's Ferry and enjoy the breathtaking views,train rides and hospitality of this historic place. Unfortunately Covid canceled our 2020 April Vacation to Harper's Ferry and Mannasas Junction. And it seems our 2021 plans are for naught also. I promised Jacob we will return as soon as possible.

Dennis, your explanation of things at Harpers Ferry was great. Thanks.

Loved you sharing such an amazing part of our History! I am SO happy you SAVED the Land. I have a friend in Camden, SC. More land saved there as well! He walked the land with me. I would stop and feel things in certain parts. He’d tell me what happened where I stopped. Loved it!

Thank you so much.

The historical similarities to a deeply divided country than and now are remarkable and frightening.

Wow Dennis you are blessed indeed! Thank you sir

Awesome - now read D. Scott Hartwigs 2 volume book on this and you may know even more on the Antietam Campaign

I believe that some Union Cavalry got out, the night before Surrender, over the Potomac River Bridge, & got past the Rebel's to Union Line's!

Wow! Thank you!!!

Smokin good description of the battle guys!

Thank you for saving that land!

Great Introduction to a wonderful series, bringing to life not only the history, but the nuanced context of battles, the leaders, along with personal anecdotes/stories to make it seem all that more genuine/real !

Your videos are fantastic! 👍

I just visited Harpers ferry last weekend. What a great trip. If you visit, assure you hike the Maryland Heights trail and get unbelievable view of the rivers and town from above. Strenuous but worth it.

Great video guys, keep it up!

I love Gary's enthusiasm.

Excellent storytelling!

Dennis is a walking history book. The only one that compares is the late Ed Bearrs.

I could listen to Dennis all day.

Great video!

Dennis gives a great tour!

Great video specially about General Jackson. He is my 3rd cousin. I did my genealogy. Harper's Ferry is a great town I visited during the 2012 Antietam reenactment.

Would love to see some possible drone footage above your position during this...that highlights positions of both army's. Just a suggestion. AWESOME presentation tho guys. Thank you.

great video

I really enjoyed the Gettysburg specials. Thanks for posting and your enthusiasm about history; it’s infectious.

I’m not completely sure but I think my brother-in-law was the photographer that took the photos for the group that evolved to the American Battlefield Trust. I can remember him telling me that he took dozens of rolls of film. He told us of all the places he went to take the photos to stop developers from building around the battlefields.

I want to go there so bad

at 23:07, is this the spot they filmed "Jackson standing like a stone wall" in Gods and Generals?

What were the orders doing so far east of Harpers Ferry when found

The National Park Service needs to get on top of virtual reality... The ownership of data sets acquired regarding especially Gettysburg to focus on a particular battle needs Focus for long-term copyright... The American people

They should go to Shiloh next April

#GoGary2020

Looks like an invasion of flies.

My word was Invasion.

although the presentation here is very good.

Every episode should provide the exact coordinates of where you're speaking from, and any other coordinates related to the discussion... Whenever you're giving a lecture, the screen should provide a link to the coordinates on Google Maps (for example)...

Sure. As if the CSA was ever legitimate ;P President Lincoln speaks for me in this regard ;)

LONG LIVE THE CONFEDERACY

@ 23:07 lol

Special Order 191 directed Jackson to Martinsburg, not Harper's Ferry. By what order does Stonewall go to Harper's Ferry? www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/general-robert-e-lees-lost-order-no-191

Harpers Ferry Raid started it all

Ancestry took all my genealogy submissions for free and charges you to have a look.

Was the Confederacy invaded?

I never knew about the political issue of that battle.

Cut the trees down dame it!

I COULD ONLY HANDLE ABOUT 1 MNUTE OF THIS GUY JUNPING UP AND DOWN AND FLAILING HIS ARMS AROUND

Odd that stinkin Lincoln blocked Maryland representation. Deo Vindice

Great job on these videos. Garry seems a bit lethargic, somebody give him some coffee, lol. Not!

We speak English....sort of. LOL!

disappointment..... for both sides.

Every bit of this killing was a total waste. Free the slaves? Their grandsons are now killing each other with no end in sight. Not worth it. Liberia was the only option.

This sounds identical to what's happening today. The opposition hoped that causing havoc and chaos through extreme violence might cause voters to oust the Republicans and reinstate the Democrats. Late last year, Democrats spoke of keeping Donald Trump off the ballot in several states. You know what happened the last time the Democrats kept the Republican presidential nominee off the ballot in multiple states.

The only issue I see with this opening dialog is that the bluecoats invaded the CSA in 1861. Lee was taking the war to the north. Why should we be so concerned with this campaign being an invasion? Come on guys.

Jackson's plan is what they should have done instead of Pickets Charge but everyone at American Battlefield Trust lies and says all alternatives are stupid.

Don’t like Gary Adelman’s style at all

my dad made sure we all went there in 1988!! hence my moms family was in the civil war and SHE AND I live in what used to be the rail roads for that then!