Two-story brick building labeled Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry. Historical marker in foreground

Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

  • 1 - 2 hours
  • 8 tour stops

Meriwether Lewis relied on the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry for weapons and hardware for his transcontinental expedition. Lewis spent a total of 36 days at Harpers Ferry from March 16 to April 18, 1803, and again July 7-8, 1803, before departing for Pittsburgh and the Ohio River.

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