Places in Jefferson county (View a map of sites):

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• Harpers Ferry - Storer College and the Niagara Movement
  Located in Jefferson County, WV
  Storer College and th Niagara Movement were important parts of African American heritage.
  Interests: African American Heritage
   
• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
  Open to the public. Located in Jefferson County, WV
  The history of Harpers Ferry has few parallels in the American drama. It witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad, John Brown’s attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States. There's a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages, so come and discover Harpers Ferry.
  Interests: African American Heritage, Civil War
   
• Jefferson County Courthouse
  Open to the public. Located in Jefferson County, WV
  Visit the famous courthouse where John Brown was tried for treason in 1859. Rebuilt in 1836, the courthouse remains a working courthouse, not a museum. It stands as the vital center of government in this busy county.
  Interests: African American Heritage