Cheap Things To Do in Bolivar, West Virginia

The world-famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail follows Loudoun County's western edge. It is a 2,174-mil... More on VisitLoudoun.org

In addition to the downtown Harpers Ferry trails mentioned by the previous reviewer, I was pointed in the d... More on TripAdvisor

Our vision for this museum is to educate adults and children on the life during the civil war. More on MuseumsUSA.org

Inscription. This church built in early 1840s was occupied by both Union and Confederate troops for military purposes during Civil War. , Location. 39° 19.545′ N, 77° 44.916′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here, on August 15-19, 1906, on the Storer College campus, the Niagara Movement held their first open and public meeting on American soil. Organized by W. E. B. Du Bois and others a year earlier in Erie Beach, Ontario, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In August 1864, Gen. U. S. Grant ordered Gen. Phillip Sheridan to construct earth fortifications on Bolivar Heights. These forts faced northwest to protect against Confederate movements down the Shenandoah Valley to Harpers ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Photo of the buildings along Shenandoah Street about 1880), , Location. 39° 19.346′ N, 77° 43.849′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson Coun... More on HMDB

Inscription. The power of the Shenandoah River once made Virginius Island valuable real estate. Armory Superintendent James Stubblefield purchased the island in 1824 for $15,000. Two months later h... More on HMDB

Inscription. During the construction of this fort, many of the trees which were located directly in front of these embankments were felled forming an “abatis”. This timber obstruction slowed the advance of the attacking ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On April 18, 1861 Confederate volunteers occupied these heights. The threat prompted Lt. Roger Jones, in command at Harpers Ferry, to set fire to the armory and arsenal buildings destroying thousands of muskets needed ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This residence, was used as headquarters, by Confederate General, T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson: while stationed in the area, during the Civil War, , Location. 39° 19.552′ N, 77° 44.869′ W. Marker is ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Infantry troops occupied positions along these fortifications. The low height of the earth embankment at this location permitted the defending troops easy passage to and from the abatis without exposure. , Location. ... More on HMDB