Rick Garland's "O' Be JoyFull" Historical Harpers Ferry Town Tour tells of the unique and multi-dimensional story and history of Harpers Ferry, WV, from its founding, its industrial development, including the world's first successful steamboat and the establishment of America's 2nd National Armory, it's numerous floods, the story of John Brown's infamous raid in 1859, which many people and historians believe is the real beginning of America's Civil War, to "The Ferry's" American Civil War history, it's history of post war freed slave education and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement in America, all while you walk around visiting historic sites, and viewing historic pictures!
Rick Garland, who will conduct your tour in authentic 19th Century clothing, will also include the true and historic stories of the real, everyday people who both made and witnessed "The Ferry's Story" in a way that will bring all of its fascinating history to life for you!