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Category: Harpers Ferry

Melinda Day, Park Ranger, Harpers Ferry National Park Service

May 26, 2023 Ken Johnston

Melinda Day has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years and is a subject expert on John…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Interview

Growing up around Storer College

Ken Johnston

Prior to my visit to Harpers Ferry, I contacted the Storer College Alumni Association to arrange a meeting with someone…

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‘We Still Here’ Walking Itinerary

May 15, 2023 Ken Johnston

Here’s the Walk to Freedom itinerary for the Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg, ‘We Still Here!’, journey. All walks will begin…

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Black Heritage Trails – Harpers Ferry, Frederick, and Hagerstown

May 14, 2023 Ken Johnston

As I prepare for my “We Still Here!” Walk to Freedom from Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg, I discovered several websites…

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Posted in: Frederick, Hagerstown, Harpers Ferry, Walking

Harpers Ferry Walk to Freedom

April 20, 2023 Ken Johnston

In one week I plan to hit the road again for a short 80 plus-mile, four county, journey from Harpers…

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