What I love most about Dennis is that although he may have literally shared this information 1,000 times,, he always makes it seem to me that he is sharing it for the first time. It is a great talent for a historian to possess.
One of my ancestors was killed at Maryland Heights September 15 1862. 32nd Ohio Company A. If you've ever stood on that ground, there is a weird sensation - for me at least.
It’s shocking to think that consecrated ground would have condos on it now if it was wasn’t for the Battlefield Trust. It doesn’t bare thinking about. Another excellent overview of the battle. Thanks Dennis , and Gary, and to the Battlefield Trust for saving a vital part of American history. I would like to know if either Dennis or Gary are planning any lectures? From Toronto, Ontario Canada, formerly Newcastle in the United Kingdom.
Beyond awesome. Should be required study for every serious student of American history. Even the comments are worth reading. Very few of the comments are silly. Almost all of them express profound insight and gratitude. How often does that happen on CZcams? Thank you to all involved- presenters and commenters. This series is a work not only of history, but of art. American Battlefield Trust is an American treasure. All please stay safe. Robert Henry, M.D.
Very cool! So educational! I used to drive by this property for years not knowing anything about it. Even going to music festivals at the farm just west. Awesome.
Dennis,,,,your awesome Sir...love the videos and the knowledge that you give us all,,,,I love the Civil War and would love to live in Harper's Ferry or close to it,,,,,been there and felt the history of the town,,,,
I want to give a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT and commemorate with adoration for the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th, and 33rd Virginia Infantry regiments and the Rockbridge Artillery Battery... Will always the Immortally remembered for there Dauntless Intrepid and Valorous Deeds in the Field... Proving they were prepared to Engage and Endure Suffering Harm and Injury while Brandishing Courage under conditions where Belligerences were Waging War with Extreme Violence....😊❤️💯🙏
This is amazing. My family was from Oswego NY and surrounding areas. Several members were in the NY 111th who were branded the Harper Ferry cowards because they surrendered so easily. This video explains why, and of course they were paroled out and lived to fight on during the battle of Gettysburg and there is a memorial to them there.
Loved you sharing such an amazing part of our History! I am SO happy you SAVED the Land. I have a friend in Camden, SC. More land saved there as well! He walked the land with me. I would stop and feel things in certain parts. He’d tell me what happened where I stopped. Loved it!
I just visited Harpers ferry last weekend. What a great trip. If you visit, assure you hike the Maryland Heights trail and get unbelievable view of the rivers and town from above. Strenuous but worth it.
We used my sons April vacation of 2019 to tour the Harper's Ferry battle and Antietam Battlefield. We loved both but my then 8yo son has wanted to return and stay overnight at Harper's Ferry and enjoy the breathtaking views,train rides and hospitality of this historic place. Unfortunately Covid canceled our 2020 April Vacation to Harper's Ferry and Mannasas Junction. And it seems our 2021 plans are for naught also. I promised Jacob we will return as soon as possible.
Great Introduction to a wonderful series, bringing to life not only the history, but the nuanced context of battles, the leaders, along with personal anecdotes/stories to make it seem all that more genuine/real !
Great video specially about General Jackson. He is my 3rd cousin. I did my genealogy. Harper's Ferry is a great town I visited during the 2012 Antietam reenactment.
@@petehenry7878 Probably 3rd cousin 5 or 6 times removed as obviously they aren't from the same generation. 😉 This means about 5 or 6 generations ago one of his ancestors had the same great-great-parents as Stonewall Jackson. Their most recent common ancestor was born around the early 1700s. Looong time ago. 😇
@@dennismende727 I'm 63 and it seemed to me that for someone to be the 3rd cousin of someone that was born nearly 200 years ago, they would just about have to be around my parents age of 115 or grandparents at 140.
@@petehenry7878 Yes, sure. If he were exactly Jacksons 3rd cousin (not 3rd cousin several generations removed) he would have been born more or less the same time as Jackson and should be about 200 years old. 😄 1st cousins - same grandparents 2nd cousins - same great grandparents 3rd cousins - same great great grandparents
Would love to see some possible drone footage above your position during this...that highlights positions of both army's. Just a suggestion. AWESOME presentation tho guys. Thank you.
I’m not completely sure but I think my brother-in-law was the photographer that took the photos for the group that evolved to the American Battlefield Trust. I can remember him telling me that he took dozens of rolls of film. He told us of all the places he went to take the photos to stop developers from building around the battlefields.
The National Park Service needs to get on top of virtual reality... The ownership of data sets acquired regarding especially Gettysburg to focus on a particular battle needs Focus for long-term copyright... The American people
Every episode should provide the exact coordinates of where you're speaking from, and any other coordinates related to the discussion... Whenever you're giving a lecture, the screen should provide a link to the coordinates on Google Maps (for example)...
@@MrLange256 I was thinking about Garrett's barn location in the median of hwy just south of Port Royal Va...if you tell people exactly where something is or was, it could create an unsafe situation
Special Order 191 directed Jackson to Martinsburg, not Harper's Ferry. By what order does Stonewall go to Harper's Ferry? www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/general-robert-e-lees-lost-order-no-191
Every bit of this killing was a total waste. Free the slaves? Their grandsons are now killing each other with no end in sight. Not worth it. Liberia was the only option.
The only issue I see with this opening dialog is that the bluecoats invaded the CSA in 1861. Lee was taking the war to the north. Why should we be so concerned with this campaign being an invasion? Come on guys.
Jackson's plan is what they should have done instead of Pickets Charge but everyone at American Battlefield Trust lies and says all alternatives are stupid.
This sounds identical to what's happening today. The opposition hoped that causing havoc and chaos through extreme violence might cause voters to oust the Republicans and reinstate the Democrats. Late last year, Democrats spoke of keeping Donald Trump off the ballot in several states. You know what happened the last time the Democrats kept the Republican presidential nominee off the ballot in multiple states.
my dad made sure we all went there in 1988!! hence my moms family was in the civil war and SHE AND I live in what used to be the rail roads for that then!
What I love most about Dennis is that although he may have literally shared this information 1,000 times,, he always makes it seem to me that he is sharing it for the first time. It is a great talent for a historian to possess.
How much do you love the enthusiasm it’s infectious
☝🏽this much
He's like the Steve Irwin of Civil War Battlefields!
No stingrays, thank you
Good call!
Did Crikey repeat himself repeat himself also all the time all the time?
Ive been to 13 different countries and 41 of the 50 states but Harper's Ferry is one of my favorite places on earth.
can't wait to go in june
One of my ancestors was killed at Maryland Heights September 15 1862. 32nd Ohio Company A. If you've ever stood on that ground, there is a weird sensation - for me at least.
I was passively watching, until Dennis spoke with a passion that had me sitting at my computer like a mesmerized child, good job!
Dennis is very good presenter. I like his presentations.
As a resident of Charles Town, WV, I can’t say thank you enough for these videos. Love your energy and enthusiasm guys!
That's absolutely wonderful that you & others, saved that battlefield from modern development. Well done.
Regards from Perth, Western Australia. 🦘
You're the best. All of these videos are phenomenal....
Antietam is so interesting thanks for honoring this Battle!
Lovin these. I just happened to visit Appomattox, Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg last year on a road.
I do not doubt that these gentleman love their work
Dennis is an awesome teacher! I would love to have had him as a professor in a college history class.
Dennis is an excellent speaker. Enjoyed this very much
It’s shocking to think that consecrated ground would have condos on it now if it was wasn’t for the Battlefield Trust. It doesn’t bare thinking about. Another excellent overview of the battle. Thanks Dennis , and Gary, and to the Battlefield Trust for saving a vital part of American history. I would like to know if either Dennis or Gary are planning any lectures?
From Toronto, Ontario Canada, formerly Newcastle in the United Kingdom.
Thank you for what you do. American history is important!
Beyond awesome. Should be required study for every serious student of American history. Even the comments are worth reading. Very few of the comments are silly. Almost all of them express profound insight and gratitude. How often does that happen on CZcams? Thank you to all involved- presenters and commenters. This series is a work not only of history, but of art. American Battlefield Trust is an American treasure. All please stay safe.
Robert Henry, M.D.
lets not forget who invaded first;)
Love Dennis and the way he tells the history
Thank you Dennis! As a relatively new delver into ACW history, your narration was making my heart pound. Incredible!
Very cool! So educational! I used to drive by this property for years not knowing anything about it. Even going to music festivals at the farm just west. Awesome.
Dennis,,,,your awesome Sir...love the videos and the knowledge that you give us all,,,,I love the Civil War and would love to live in Harper's Ferry or close to it,,,,,been there and felt the history of the town,,,,
Another excellent video and thank you American Battlefield Trust for saving history too!
I want to give a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT and commemorate with adoration for the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th, and 33rd Virginia Infantry regiments and the Rockbridge Artillery Battery... Will always the Immortally remembered for there Dauntless Intrepid and Valorous Deeds in the Field... Proving they were prepared to Engage and Endure Suffering Harm and Injury while Brandishing Courage under conditions where Belligerences were Waging War with Extreme Violence....😊❤️💯🙏
Toughest soldiers ever
Love what you guys do!
I could listen to Dennis all day. Well done!
Dennis did an awesome job.
Absolutely loved this. Brilliant story telling with fantastic enthusiasm. Thank you for this and love the channel
Dennis is an absolute legend. So much knowledge and so much passion and all delivered with entertaining gusto
Thank you for your channel.
Dennis, your explanation of things at Harpers Ferry was great. Thanks.
Addictive content for anyone interested in history and dangerously so for anyone who is fascinated by the American Civil War. Very well done, Guys.
This is amazing. My family was from Oswego NY and surrounding areas. Several members were in the NY 111th who were branded the Harper Ferry cowards because they surrendered so easily. This video explains why, and of course they were paroled out and lived to fight on during the battle of Gettysburg and there is a memorial to them there.
Loved you sharing such an amazing part of our History! I am SO happy you SAVED the Land. I have a friend in Camden, SC. More land saved there as well! He walked the land with me. I would stop and feel things in certain parts. He’d tell me what happened where I stopped. Loved it!
Dennis is amazing.
I don't understand how these presentations get better and better.
Well explained great historical story 👍👍
The historical similarities to a deeply divided country than and now are remarkable and frightening.
I just visited Harpers ferry last weekend. What a great trip. If you visit, assure you hike the Maryland Heights trail and get unbelievable view of the rivers and town from above. Strenuous but worth it.
I believe that some Union Cavalry got out, the night before Surrender, over the Potomac River Bridge, & got past the Rebel's to Union Line's!
Awesome - now read D. Scott Hartwigs 2 volume book on this and you may know even more on the Antietam Campaign
I could listen to Dennis all day.
We used my sons April vacation of 2019 to tour the Harper's Ferry battle and Antietam Battlefield. We loved both but my then 8yo son has wanted to return and stay overnight at Harper's Ferry and enjoy the breathtaking views,train rides and hospitality of this historic place. Unfortunately Covid canceled our 2020 April Vacation to Harper's Ferry and Mannasas Junction. And it seems our 2021 plans are for naught also. I promised Jacob we will return as soon as possible.
Excellent storytelling!
I love Gary's enthusiasm.
Wow Dennis you are blessed indeed! Thank you sir
Great Introduction to a wonderful series, bringing to life not only the history, but the nuanced context of battles, the leaders, along with personal anecdotes/stories to make it seem all that more genuine/real !
Dennis is a walking history book. The only one that compares is the late Ed Bearrs.
Great video specially about General Jackson. He is my 3rd cousin. I did my genealogy. Harper's Ferry is a great town I visited during the 2012 Antietam reenactment.
So that makes you what...about 120 or so.
@@petehenry7878 Probably 3rd cousin 5 or 6 times removed as obviously they aren't from the same generation. 😉
This means about 5 or 6 generations ago one of his ancestors had the same great-great-parents as Stonewall Jackson. Their most recent common ancestor was born around the early 1700s. Looong time ago. 😇
@@dennismende727
I'm 63 and it seemed to me that for someone to be the 3rd cousin of someone that was born nearly 200 years ago, they would just about have to be around my parents age of 115 or grandparents at 140.
@@petehenry7878 Yes, sure. If he were exactly Jacksons 3rd cousin (not 3rd cousin several generations removed) he would have been born more or less the same time as Jackson and should be about 200 years old. 😄
1st cousins - same grandparents
2nd cousins - same great grandparents
3rd cousins - same great great grandparents
Thank you for saving that land!
Thank you so much.
Smokin good description of the battle guys!
Would love to see some possible drone footage above your position during this...that highlights positions of both army's. Just a suggestion. AWESOME presentation tho guys. Thank you.
Great video guys, keep it up!
Great video!
Dennis gives a great tour!
I’m not completely sure but I think my brother-in-law was the photographer that took the photos for the group that evolved to the American Battlefield Trust. I can remember him telling me that he took dozens of rolls of film. He told us of all the places he went to take the photos to stop developers from building around the battlefields.
I really enjoyed the Gettysburg specials. Thanks for posting and your enthusiasm about history; it’s infectious.
Wow! Thank you!!!
Your videos are fantastic! 👍
at 23:07, is this the spot they filmed "Jackson standing like a stone wall" in Gods and Generals?
LONG LIVE THE CONFEDERACY
The National Park Service needs to get on top of virtual reality... The ownership of data sets acquired regarding especially Gettysburg to focus on a particular battle needs Focus for long-term copyright... The American people
Maybe their greatest focus now is being woke
Being woke may be number one priority
great video
I want to go there so bad
although the presentation here is very good.
#GoGary2020
What were the orders doing so far east of Harpers Ferry when found
They should go to Shiloh next April
Every episode should provide the exact coordinates of where you're speaking from, and any other coordinates related to the discussion...
Whenever you're giving a lecture, the screen should provide a link to the coordinates on Google Maps (for example)...
Great idea...but I think they are a little worried about that
@@BobJohnson648 🤔🤔🤔
The could also use drones to provide complimentary video shots from 0 to hundreds of feet high
@@MrLange256 I was thinking about Garrett's barn location in the median of hwy just south of Port Royal Va...if you tell people exactly where something is or was, it could create an unsafe situation
Sure. As if the CSA was ever legitimate ;P President Lincoln speaks for me in this regard ;)
Looks like an invasion of flies.
My word was Invasion.
I COULD ONLY HANDLE ABOUT 1 MNUTE OF THIS GUY JUNPING UP AND DOWN AND FLAILING HIS ARMS AROUND
Special Order 191 directed Jackson to Martinsburg, not Harper's Ferry. By what order does Stonewall go to Harper's Ferry?
www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/general-robert-e-lees-lost-order-no-191
Was the Confederacy invaded?
@ 23:07 lol
Odd that stinkin Lincoln blocked Maryland representation. Deo Vindice
Harpers Ferry Raid started it all
All because of that John Browns raid. Prior to Fort Sumter. This is where that first started.
John Brown was a chad
William Whitworth Lincoln didn’t like Brown
Southern Gentleman but I do
William Whitworth Why? He killed civilians
Ancestry took all my genealogy submissions for free and charges you to have a look.
Cut the trees down dame it!
Oh I guess you cannot use a cuss word
Great job on these videos. Garry seems a bit lethargic, somebody give him some coffee, lol. Not!
We speak English....sort of. LOL!
I never knew about the political issue of that battle.
Every bit of this killing was a total waste. Free the slaves? Their grandsons are now killing each other with no end in sight. Not worth it. Liberia was the only option.
disappointment..... for both sides.
The only issue I see with this opening dialog is that the bluecoats invaded the CSA in 1861. Lee was taking the war to the north. Why should we be so concerned with this campaign being an invasion? Come on guys.
Jackson's plan is what they should have done instead of Pickets Charge but everyone at American Battlefield Trust lies and says all alternatives are stupid.
This sounds identical to what's happening today. The opposition hoped that causing havoc and chaos through extreme violence might cause voters to oust the Republicans and reinstate the Democrats. Late last year, Democrats spoke of keeping Donald Trump off the ballot in several states. You know what happened the last time the Democrats kept the Republican presidential nominee off the ballot in multiple states.
History repeats
......Democrats working 24/7 to keep black Americans under their "leadership".
Don’t like Gary Adelman’s style at all
my dad made sure we all went there in 1988!! hence my moms family was in the civil war and SHE AND I live in what used to be the rail roads for that then!