HARPERS FERRY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

HARPERS FERRY, WV

No. 204 East Main Street, Middletown, Maryland, United States "Middletown is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,136 as of the 2010 census. Located in the Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west, the town reportedly gained its name from its location midway between those ranges. A young Lieutenant George Washington, while surveying the South Mountain area, reported that the valley to the east was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Later, as a colonel in 1755, he was to accompany General Braddock on the old Indian Trail that ran through the valley on his way to Fort Cumberland. The early German and English settlers started to arrive in the valley in the 1730s. Among them was Michael Jesserong, who paid £66 for 50 acres (200,000 m2). He named his property Middletown and sold the first lots there in 1767, the date officially marked as that of the town's founding. The history of Middletown is a mirror on the nation's development. Main Street spread to the west with construction of the National Pike through the town in 1806; the telegraph lines from Frederick to Hagerstown were routed through Middletown in 1854; and in 1896, car 11 of the Frederick Middletown Railway made its first run to Middletown. During the Civil War, both armies passed through the town to the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. In the aftermath of those battles, Middletown opened its churches and homes to care for the wounded. Middletown preserves many historic structures indicative of its various periods of development and prosperity. The core of the old town, comprising the several blocks along West Main Street (US Route 40 Alt) and South Church Street (MD Route 17) contains several examples of Federal and Greek Revival architecture, including the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (1859–1860) and Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ (1818). With the coming of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway in the 1890s, the town expanded to the east, where several examples of various Victorian-era styles can be seen, including Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, and later examples of Colonial Revival styles. The economic prosperity experienced in the town during the first quarter of the twentieth century led to the alteration of older commercial structures and the construction of new ones in the first few blocks of Main Street, including the Beaux-Arts styled Valley Savings Bank (today the Middletown Valley Bank). Many of these structures are registered in the Middletown Historic District." - info from Wikipedia. The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture. Now on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/billyd.wilson/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>. Become a patron to my photography on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/billywilson" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=E74U8G8TZKYDJ" rel="noreferrer nofollow">donate</a>.
No. 204 East Main Street, Middletown, Maryland, United States Credit: Billy Wilson Photography

The Harpers Ferry Historical Association (HFHA) is a non-profit organization located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Its mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the rich history and cultural heritage of Harpers Ferry and the surrounding area. The HFHA was founded in 1944 and has since played a vital role in the preservation and interpretation of the town's history.

The association operates several historic sites and museums in Harpers Ferry, including the John Brown Museum, the Schoolhouse Museum, and the Bookshop Museum. The John Brown Museum tells the story of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 and its impact on the nation's history. The Schoolhouse Museum is housed in a restored 19th-century schoolhouse and showcases the town's educational history. The Bookshop Museum is a replica of an 1860s bookstore and offers a glimpse into the literary culture of the time.

In addition to its museums, the HFHA also offers educational programs and events, including lectures, walking tours, and living history demonstrations. The association's staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that Harpers Ferry's rich history is preserved and shared with future generations. The HFHA is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of Harpers Ferry and the United States.

HARPERS FERRY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HARPERS FERRY WV. US MID #8405400150

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 289,303 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

No. 204 East Main Street, Middletown, Maryland, United States "Middletown is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,136 as of the 2010 census. Located in the Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west, the town reportedly gained its name from its location midway between those ranges. A young Lieutenant George Washington, while surveying the South Mountain area, reported that the valley to the east was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Later, as a colonel in 1755, he was to accompany General Braddock on the old Indian Trail that ran through the valley on his way to Fort Cumberland. The early German and English settlers started to arrive in the valley in the 1730s. Among them was Michael Jesserong, who paid £66 for 50 acres (200,000 m2). He named his property Middletown and sold the first lots there in 1767, the date officially marked as that of the town's founding. The history of Middletown is a mirror on the nation's development. Main Street spread to the west with construction of the National Pike through the town in 1806; the telegraph lines from Frederick to Hagerstown were routed through Middletown in 1854; and in 1896, car 11 of the Frederick Middletown Railway made its first run to Middletown. During the Civil War, both armies passed through the town to the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. In the aftermath of those battles, Middletown opened its churches and homes to care for the wounded. Middletown preserves many historic structures indicative of its various periods of development and prosperity. The core of the old town, comprising the several blocks along West Main Street (US Route 40 Alt) and South Church Street (MD Route 17) contains several examples of Federal and Greek Revival architecture, including the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (1859–1860) and Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ (1818). With the coming of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway in the 1890s, the town expanded to the east, where several examples of various Victorian-era styles can be seen, including Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, and later examples of Colonial Revival styles. The economic prosperity experienced in the town during the first quarter of the twentieth century led to the alteration of older commercial structures and the construction of new ones in the first few blocks of Main Street, including the Beaux-Arts styled Valley Savings Bank (today the Middletown Valley Bank). Many of these structures are registered in the Middletown Historic District." - info from Wikipedia. The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture. Now on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/billyd.wilson/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>. Become a patron to my photography on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/billywilson" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=E74U8G8TZKYDJ" rel="noreferrer nofollow">donate</a>.
Antietam National Battleground Cannon from the lookout
American elm tree in Frederick County, Md. An American elm tree samara contains a seed along the Monocacy River in Buckeystown, Md., on May 1, 2019. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church Built in 1852, St. John's Episcopal Church served as a hospital during the American Civil War and suffered severe damage in the conflict. While it was rebuilt after the war, the building was abandoned in 1895 when a new church was built. Lower Town, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Harpers Ferry John Brown Harpers Ferry WV - John Brown
On The Potomac On the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath (which is part of the Appalachian Trail) in Maryland, just outside Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Downtown Round Hill this morning after the snowstorm Sent via iPhone
Virginius Island in the Snow The Shenandoah Canal and pulp mill ruins on Virginius Island illuminated by the morning light on December 12, 2013. (NPS Photo/Waters)
Islands In The Fog The fog was particularly thick this weekend, but the strong sun gradually ate into it. Believe it or not there’s a a whole mountain hidden by that cloud. I took this photo from the footbridge attached to the rail bridge that goes across the river. What you’re looking at is the remains of the support pillars for the previous bridge. I spent more time than usual processing this image. I was going for an almost painterly look which I think I mostly got.
Pulled chicken sliders, nice!'n

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HARPERS FERRY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 197
HARPERS FERRY
WV
25425-0197

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MID # 8405400150
Name HARPERS FERRY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 550526963
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 483,612
REVENUE 289,303
LAT/LONG 39.283599, -77.779275
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 972701
US Census Block: 3007