Archeology and the US Armory Grounds (May 2017)

Archeology and the US Armory Grounds (May 2017)

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on May 1, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to participate in a special presentation titled “Archeology and the US Armory Grounds" on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM. This 60 minute program will provide visitors with an overview of the archeological excavations that have been conducted by the National Park Service at the site of the Harpers Ferry Armory. The presentation will showcase the building foundations and artifacts found during the investigations along with special studies highlighting the prehistoric, Civil War and destruction periods of the site. Participants are encouraged to ask questions at the presentation.

Participants should pay the National Park Service entrance fee at the Park Entrance Station and ride the shuttle bus to Lower Town. The presentation will be held in the Allies for Freedom Room on the second floor of the John Brown Museum. For additional information, please call 304-535-6188.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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