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!

We recommend that you book at least 2 weeks in advance. Tours are popular and book up fast during the busy season.


National Park Battlefield Tours
Book  licensed Battlefield Guide to give you a personal tour around the Battlefield. They will slant the tour to your own level of interest and expertise. Ask for a specialized tour if you know what you want to see. We can help you with your reservations or you can book directly through the National Park Visitor Center.  Click here to book directly with the park. 


Two Fascinating Tours
With Deb McCauslin

Echoes of the Past: African American Voices in Gettysburg takes place in Gettysburg. The tour includes the Soldiers National Cemetery where President Lincoln spoke over the graves of many White soldiers and only two members of the US Colored Troops. You'll see the site of Frederick Douglass' 1869 lecture, where Francis Scott Key came to manumit his 45 year old slave named Clem Johnson, where Daniel A. Payne was educated at the Lutheran Theological Seminary and much more.