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Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg

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July 10th 2007
Harper's Ferry is a National Park with the most historical significance of our trip so far...it's not all about the natural rock formations or the wildlife, but about the events that occured there. Harper's Ferry saw the beginning of great industry in the US, it was the home of the first successful railway, it was where John Brown made his famous attack on slavery, where the largest surrender off ... read more

North America » United States » Pennsylvania » Gettysburg

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more