Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Civil War Sites

A replica of a Confederate soldier camp near the governor's mansion at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA offers insight into everyday camp life of a Civil War-era garrison.

A "12-pounder" artillery piece stands in silent vigil over the battlefield at Antietam

Burnside's Bridge was the site of heavy action during the battle of Antietam in September of 1862.

Maryland Heights overlooking Harper's Ferry, WV offers spectacular views of the town as well and the surrounding countryside.

The skirmish at John Brown's fort in Harper's Ferry, WV was an early flashpoint signaling the start of the American Civil War.

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