HarpersFerry

Harpers Ferry
West Virgina

Harpers Ferry, WV, was founded in 1747 by Robert Harper, a Philadelphia architect and millwright. It
is the eastern-most point of West Virginia, bordered by the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The
house that Harper built is still standing to this day. The town boasts several ghost stories, many of
them linked to the Civil War. The most notable haunted locations are Hog Alley, St. Peters Catholic
Church, and Harper's house. The town has been known to be haunted by the spirits of Dangerfield
Newby, John Brown, Jenny, and a phantom army.

It should be noted that we chose to go to Harpers Ferry on October 16th (2004) because it was on
that date back in 1859 when abolitionist John Brown led his small army of men into the village of
Harpers Ferry. Brown and his men were finally stopped by Federal troops led by then Colonel
Robert E Lee. Brown was held by the state of Virginia for treason and hanged on December 2, 1859.

The town itself is so well preserved that it is like stepping back in time 200 years. The view at the
point where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers converge is spectacular. Parking is extremely
limited (to put it mildly), and parking at the visitor's center and riding the shuttle into town is highly
recommended. We would also recommend carrying cash, in small bills, as everywhere we tried to
use a credit card they asked if we had cash despite signs in the windows signifying that major cards
were accepted.

We conducted investigations at Harper Cemetery and the St Johns Church ruins. The climb to
Harpers Cemetery is moderately strenuous, taking you up the stone steps up towards St Peters
Church and following the Appalachian Trail past St Johns Church ruins and Jefferson Rock.

Although we had some pictures of possible orbs in the cemetery & ruins, our investigation proved
nothing unusual was happening while we were there. EVP sessions did provide any results either .
There was one spike on the EMF meter, and only one cold spot on the ground, approximately 6
degrees lower than the rest of the ground.

Unfortunately, we were not able to get inside of the Harper house. None of our group had any
personal experiences, although Heidi noted a peaceful feeling throughout the town and cemetery.
This town is unbelievable in it's preservation and depiction of history, as well as in it's natural
beauty. We highly recommend stopping by Harpers Ferry, if not for an investigation, for the view.
We believe it is well worth the 4 hour trip back here, if we would be able to get inside the Harper
house for an investigation.