Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry, 1862

Witness the power of field artillery that forced the surrender of the Harpers Ferry Union garrison in 1862--the largest surrender of Union troops of the entire Civil War. Living history volunteers from the Baltimore Light Artillery will demonstrate artillery on Saturday, October 27 at 1, 2, and 3:00 p.m. on the Bolivar Heights battlefield. These grounds were originally defended by Union troops during the battle of Harpers Ferry. Shuttles from the Visitor Center to the Bolivar Heights Battlefield and back will be provided.

This will include loud noises. Please use the Bolivar Heights—Whitman Avenue entrance.

Fees

Free with valid park entry pass

Location

Bolivar Heights (use the Whitman Avenue entrance)

Latitude and Longitude 39.000000, -78.000000

Schedule

Event Type

• Living History