He rented a farm in Maryland, across the Potomac River from Harpers Ferry. Here he assembled ... was taken to Charlestown, Virginia (now Charles Town, West Virginia), along with the other captives.

Roughly 20 minutes south of West Virginia's oldest town, travelers can discover natural beauty and unforgettable stories at one of the most important towns in American history, Harpers Ferry.

As a vital early American town, Harpers Ferry has been the site of a number of historical ... things have been looking up. Read more about West Virginia Voters Support their National Parks Report West ...