Battle of Harper's Ferry

When Lee learned that the garrison at Harpers Ferry had not retreated after his incursion into Maryland, he decided to surround the force and capture it. On September 15, Union commander Col. Miles surrendered the garrison of more than 12,000. Jackson took possession of Harpers Ferry, then led most of his soldiers to join with Lee at Sharpsburg.

This is a present day picture of Schoolhouse Ridge from the battle of Harper's Ferry.

This illustration shows the U.S. Marines attacking John Brown's fort.

John Brown was hung as a result of his trying to take Harper's Ferry, his raid and destrution.