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History It would be an understatement
to write that Jefferson County is
history rich. Wherever your historical
interests lie, you will find that
remarkable and nationally significant
events have occurred here. Explore
for yourselves our Revolutionary and
Civil War histories. Go farther back
and learn about the first steam engine
or come into the present and find out
about the Israeli-Syrian Peace talks.
All of which contributed to a county
unbelievably steeped in history.
The Civil War changed Jefferson
County and the nation forever. Civil
War markers, battle sites, and
museum exhibits share this
transformative story. Located on the
border between the United States
and the fledgling Confederacy,
Jefferson County was trapped
between two nations at war.
Jefferson County’s strategic location
made it a target for both North and
South during the Civil War. Battle
Charles Town & John Brown Charles Town Ghost Tours Civil War Trails National Trail System
304-268-8156 • afernriver@aol.com civilwartraveler.com
“The Rest of the Story” Tour Public and private haunted tours.
Departs from Charles Town Visitor Center Ghost tours and strolls through the Few places played such an important role
304-535-2627 • FREE Park Ranger tour cemetery.
Thursday-Sunday: June 12-August 14 in the Civil War as Harpers Ferry. A map
Weekends: August 27-Oct 16
will guide you around the region to explore
significant historical sites.
Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry Happy Retreat Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
100 Church St., Harpers Ferry 600 Mordington Ave., Charles Town 171 Shoreline Dr., Harpers Ferry
304-725-8019 • harpersferryghost.20m.com 304-724-7956 • happyretreat.org 304-535-6029 • nps.gov/hafe
A walking tour, approximately 1½ hours Estate built by Charles Washington, founder Quaint, historic community, at the
long. Rated as the #1 ghost tour in of Charles Town and President George confluence of the Potomac and
America by TripAdvisor.com Washington’s youngest brother. Shenandoah Rivers.
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