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Special Event

Event

Defend and Protect: Arming the American Soldier

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Free with valid park entry pass.

Location:

Arsenal Square

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Living History

This event will be ongoing from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.--drop by at any point during those hours.

Description

This program will highlight Harper Ferry's gun-making industry and the field-use of those weapons. Park rangers and living history volunteers dressed in civilian and military period clothing will staff displays of Harpers Ferry weapons and technology, and the War of 1812-era Chesapeake Independent Blues and 1850s-era US Marine Corps Historical Company will conduct an afternoon historic weapons demonstration.

Reservation or Registration: No