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Back reads: Built in 1848 as a fire engine house for the U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry, this building became famous after abolitionist John Brown was captured here by U.S. Marines on October 18, 1859. Brown's mission was to gain access to the weapons stored in the arsenal buildings, and use them to free the slaves in the south.Measures 6.5" x 0.75" x 4.5". Weighs 7.3 oz.
Collectible solid metal replicas of five civil war firearms. Measures 10.5"x9"x0.25" . Weighs 10.4 oz.
This set includes a 5-inch by 7-inch wood frame chalkboard, a one-inch eraser made of wood and felt, two sticks of chalk, and this booklet featuring eleven 19th century popular schoolroom and childhood games such as Hangman, Spelling Bee, Monastery, Arithmetic, I went to Market, Staircase, and more. Package measures 6.75" x 9" x 0.5". Weighs 7.4 oz.
Wooden replica of the John G. Wilson building, now the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park bookshop. Back reads "Built of rough cast stone by John G. Wilson between 1825-1826, this 2 1/2 story building is located on Shenandoah Street in Harpers Ferry. The first floor was occupied by a variety of commerical enterprise throughout its history. The upper floors were used as residences. In 1834, a wing was added to the east side of the building. Today it is home to the National Park Bookshop, operated by the Harpers Ferry Park Association." Measures 7.5" x 4.75" x 0.75". Weighs 11.4 oz.
Back Reads: Anthony Memorial Hall, the most prominent building on Camp Hill, played a role both in U.S. Armory history as the armory superintendent’s home, and in the Civil War as the Commanding Officer’s Headquarters. In 1882 it was the main hall for Storer College, established in 1867 for the education of freed slaves. It was home to the library, chapel, music rooms and science laboratory for attending students. In 1906, it was the site of the Niagara Movement conference, the cornerstone of the modern civil rights era. Today the tradition of education on this historic campus continues, as Anthony Hall is now the Stephen T. Mather Training Center, operated by the National Park Service. Measures 7.75"x4.5"x0.75" . Weighs 7.6 oz.