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Civil War Living History Museum, Harpers Ferry

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Civil War Living History Museum reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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  • By O K
    This museum offers a comprehensive history on the story of African Americans living in the area. It provides a detailed history and storyline of the last couple hundred years. 
    This museum offers a comprehensive history on the story of African Americans living in the area. It provides a detailed history and storyline of the last couple hundred years.  more »
  • By tawny1956
    A small museum, but very concise and informative about the HF events of the Civil War. A must see stop while in town. 
    A small museum, but very concise and informative about the HF events of the Civil War. A must see stop while in town.  more »
  • By Leon H
    I spent about 20 minutes reviewing the information, and found a few interesting facts that justified the time spent here. There were timelines which help to put things into context. I would... 
    I spent about 20 minutes reviewing the information, and found a few interesting facts that justified the time spent here. There were timelines which help to put things into context. I would...  more »
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