Published for the Members and Friends IN THIS ISSUE: of the Harpers Ferry Association Annual Historical Association Meeting on June 26 Summer 2004 Don Redman Heritage Awards & Concert Park Schedule of Musicians, Actors and Authors Events for 2004 Featured June 26

n Saturday, June 26, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will offer ovisitors a day full of cultural events to cel- ebrate Harpers Ferry’s rich history. Plan to join us for historic dramatic presentations, informal meetings with authors, and an evening of jazz music. Actors Bill Barker and Bill Sommerfield will return to the park to portray George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, signifi- cant figures in Harpers Ferry’s history. They will offer presentations at 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Lower Town. Author Fest The Harpers Ferry Historical Association will host visiting authors signing books on the green across from the Bookshop. Visi- tors will have an opportunity to meet these authors and discuss their works between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Featured at this year’s author fest will Confederate Veterans, Jefferson County Gettysburg: This Hallowed be two ladies who have compiled historic Camp No. 123 for the purpose of serving as Ground features Chris photos which have been published in the a guide to the markers in the county that Heisey’s evocative and stir- Images of America Series by Arcadia Publica- identified locations of skirmishes or battles. ring images of the battlefield tions. Dolly Nasby has produced a book This new edition has a biographical sketch landscape. featuring an extensive collection of Harpers and vintage photographs of Col. Roger Ferry photos with captions, and Mary Rubin Preston Chew, who was responsible for has published four books of vintage photos the original edition of this publication. An featuring the Hagerstown, MD area and the index and a roster of the Henry Kyd Douglas The picture which appears Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Camp 199 from March 1900 have been on our newsletter’s nameplate, Three other authors explore the Civil added, and the foldout map has been re- dating from 1803, is one of the oldest prints of Harpers Ferry. War in their books. Dr. James Holland of tained. Twenty years earlier, in 1783, Shepherdstown, WV and the Henry Kyd Chris Heisey of Mechanicsburg, PA is Thomas Jefferson had declared Douglas Camp, No. 199, Sons of Confeder- a noted photographer of Civil War imagery. that this view was “worth a ate Veterans, have published a new edition He began photographing Civil War battle- voyage across the Atlantic.” of The Military Operations in Jefferson fields in 1990, and his work has appeared in County, VA 1861-1865. This work was over 70 publications. He has earned several  originally published in 1911 by the United Continued on Page 2 1 Patron Members Dorothy Brown Estero, FL Jo Curtis – In memory of Jim Kuhn Brandywine, MD Dr. James Ebeling Harpers Ferry, WV Alexander & Deborah Fleming Harpers Ferry, WV Suzanne Doggett & George Guessford Alexandria VA Dr. Robert Johnson Harpers Ferry, WV Everett Ladd Gettysburg, PA Carlos Leguer Herlong, CA Cynthia Mason , MD Dr. Steven Nichols Shenandoah Junction, WV Linda Parks Author Fest – continued from Page 1 tion to his book, Chris’ 2005 Gettysburg Washington, DC Calendar will be featured. Thomas Rose merit citations and recently was awarded Dennis Frye’s new book Antietam Re- Baltimore, MD Photo of the Century Award. In his full- vealed: The and the Mary- Jim and Suzanne Silvia color photo book, Gettysburg: This Hallowed land Campaign As You Have Never Seen It Taunton, MA Ground, Chris’ evocative and stirring images Before, will also be featured at the fest. This of the battlefield landscape and sculptured book is composed of 1,865 facts about the Master Armorer monuments are complemented by the po- Battle of Antietam, arranged chronologi- Members ems of noted Civil War author, Dr. Kent cally, with each telling its own tale. The Allison Allsdorf Gramm. This beautifully illustrated book is book is illustrated with over 30 photos and Harpers Ferry, WV a tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives maps. The reader will find much that is Kirk Bradley at Gettysburg nearly 150 years ago. In addi- new and surprising in these details. Sanford, NC Kim Edwards Edgewood, MD Bruce Kramer Don Redman Heritage Awards and Concert Baltimore, MD In the evening on Saturday, June 26, the impact on the world of music like Don Jean Libby Palo Alto, CA Harpers Ferry Historical Association will Redman. Anne Long join the park in sponsoring the Third An- Don Redman was born in Piedmont, Myersville, MD nual Don Redman Heritage Awards & West on July 29, 1900. He began Concert. This year’s event features legend- playing trumpet at age three and by the age Paymaster Member ary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry and bassist of sixteen he came to Harpers Ferry to study Nancy Myers Cleveland Eaton. The concert will begin at music at Storer College. Graduating in Harpers Ferry, WV 6:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Mather 1920, Don Redman’s talent for jazz music Training Center, on the campus of Storer was instantly recognized. He became known College. as “The Little Giant of Jazz,” and the first This campus was once the home to great arranger in jazz history. Until his Donald Matthew Redman, one of the death in 1964, Don Redman continued to school’s most successful graduates. Of all the have a profound influence on the evolution,  students of Storer College during its illustri- direction and development of this uniquely 2 ous eighty-eight year history, no one had an American art form. Jazz music is one of America’s greatest the Arts Jazz Hall of Fame in 1991. Donations cultural achievements. This concert cel- Cleveland Eaton, born in Fairfield, Congressional Youth Lead- ebrates Storer College’s finest musical mind began playing the piano at age ership Council by highlighting jazz both as an historical five. At age 15 his music teacher introduced Washington, DC and a living American treasure. Mark your him to the string bass, and after earning his Denny Oakleaf – Edgewood calendar to join us to listen to the music of Bachelor’s degree in music, he moved to Middle School these jazz legends. Chicago and joined the Ike Cole Trio. He Wooster, OH Featured musician Clark Terry, some- was a member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio Wantz Distributing times called “the happiest sound in jazz,” for ten years. Through years of performing Hagerstown, MD gained his early experience playing trumpet Cleve became a consummate bassist, pro- Our Lady of Sorrows School in the St. Louis jazz scene in the 1940s and ducer, composer, publisher, arranger, and Farmington, MI joined a Navy Band during World War II. head of his own recording company in Bir- Sally Lunn His years playing with Count Basie and mingham. His incredible performances with Ypsilanti, MI Nancy and Max Weaver Duke Ellington in the 1940s and 50s estab- a variety of bands, including the Count Winchester, VA lished him as a world-class jazz artist. Clark Basie Orchestra, have earned him a recog- Nancy Murfin later appeared regularly on the Tonight nized place in the world of jazz. Since 1985 Rockville, MD Show with the NBC-TV Orchestra. He was he has toured with his own group, Cleve Bruce Hopkins inducted into the National Endowment of Eaton and Co. Purcellville, VA Dennis Frye Sharpsburg, MD WBCCI Civil War Caravans Jamie and Susan King New Bern, NC West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston, WV

Clark Terry (left) and Cleveland Eaton.

Plans Begin for Centennial Commemoration of Niagara Movement In 2006, Harpers Ferry National Historical In August 2006, the Park along with Park will commemorate the 100th Anniver- the Jefferson County Chapter of the sary of the gathering of the Niagara Move- NAACP and the Harpers Ferry Historical ment, the first civil rights organiza- Association will host the centennial cel- tion of the 20th century. Founded in 1905 ebration of this event. It will be held on the by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, this group was the same campus that hosted the Niagarites one forerunner to the National Association for hundred years ago, and will encompass three the Advancement of Colored People separate components—pubic commemora- (NAACP). The group’s 1906 meeting, tive events, an academic symposium, and the first on American soil, was held on the the development of the Niagara Movement campus of Storer College, now part of Harp- Educator’s Guide. Look for more informa-  ers Ferry National Historical Park. tion in upcoming newsletters. 3 Annual Meeting line for reservations: Wednesday, June 23. Call at 304-535-6881, or e-mail us at The Association will hold its annual meet- [email protected]. We enjoy the opportu- ing at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at nity to meet our members, so please plan to Mather Training Center. A covered-dish join us on June 26th. picnic will follow at 5:00 p.m. on the plaza adjacent to the center. Plan to come and spend the day, meet featured authors who Association News will also be invited to our picnic, and join The Association would like to thank all of us for the Don Redman Jazz Heritage Con- you who have renewed your membership at cert on the lawn following the picnic. our new levels. Many of you have even Reservations are required to help us upgraded your memberships to a higher prepare for serving. This is a covered dish level and we are grateful for your support. picnic, so plan to bring your favorite item to We also thank all of you who have donated share. Meat and drinks will be provided. If funds to aid us in our mission. you prefer not to bring a dish, please plan to The Association bid farewell to Asso- contribute $5.00 to help defray costs. Dead- ciation Coordinator Matt Graves, who has

Harpers Ferry Historical Association Membership Application ❏ I wish to join the Harpers Ferry Historical Association (new member) ❏ I am not interested in receiving member ❏ I wish to renew my membership (renewal) benefits, but I would like to make a contribu- tion in the amount of ______to aid the Please enroll me in the following member category (check one): mission of the Harpers Ferry Historical Asso- ❏ $25 Armory Worker – Basic membership for a family household. ciation. Benefits include a newsletter subscription, a 15% discount on all bookshop purchases, a lapel pin, and invitations to annual meeting ❏ I am a Charter Member and would like to and events. make a donation of ______. ❏ $25 Sarah Jane Foster – An alternative basic membership for edu- ❏ Check if this is a new address for you cators. Benefits include the above plus open house for teachers and discounts on programs for teachers. ❏ ______$45 Millwright – For those members who are frequent visitors to Name the park. Benefits are the same as Armory Worker category plus a 12-month Harpers Ferry Park entrance pass. ______❏ $100 Master Armorer – A supporting membership category. In- Address cludes all benefits of the Millwright category plus a “My Home ______Towne” replica of the John G. Wilson Building (bookshop), member City State Zip recognition in our newsletter and at our annual meeting, and a special tour. ______Telephone ❏ $250 Paymaster – For businesses, vendors or family donors who wish to contribute to the Association’s mission. Benefits include 15% discount on all bookshop purchases; a newsletter subscription; ______lapel pin; invitations to annual meetings, events, and association- Email sponsored education programs; a 12-month park pass; “My Home Please clip and mail to: Towne” replica; recognition in newsletter and at annual meeting; Harpers Ferry Historical Association special tour; and additional membership card. P.O. Box 197 ❏ $500 Armory Superintendent – For supporters (individual and Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 corporate) who wish to perpetuate Association and Park education programs. Benefits include 15% discount on all bookshop purchases, Toll-free: 1-800-821-5206 a newsletter subscription, lapel pins, invitations to annual meeting, Phone: (304) 535-6881 events, and education programs, “My Home Towne” replica, recog- Fax: (304) 535-6749 nition in the newsletter and at annual meeting, special tour, a Na- Email: [email protected] tional Park pass (for use in all parks) for individuals, and a display plaque for businesses. 4  taken a position at Glacier National Park. ative and effective in the federal govern- It is with great We welcome to the position an old friend, ment. He had more than 200 audiovisual Dennis Frye. Dennis returned to the Park in production credits, including several Cine, sadness that we April as Chief of Interpretation and Cul- Golden Eagles, and many national and inform you of the tural Resource Management—and in that international film awards. position serves as our liaison with the park. Carl was instrumental in the formative death of Carl The Association thanks member and years of the Association when the distribu- Degen, former chief volunteer Michele South of Charles Town, tion program for films created at Harpers of audiovisual arts WV for helping out in the Bookshop on Ferry Center was being established. A stead- Sundays this winter. We welcome Debbie fast charter member of our Association, Carl for the National Suiter from Southport, NC who is our sum- faithfully helped us meet our quota at early Park Service at mer seasonal employee. She has worked in annual meetings. Carl was a good friend to many other cooperating associations all cooperating associations, often volun- Harpers Ferry throughout the country, and her husband teering his services at APPL conferences. Center. Chris is volunteering with the Park. He was an active theater volunteer and It is with great sadness that we inform directed many productions at the Old Opera you of the death of Carl Degen, former House in Charles Town, WV. In 1987, Carl chief of audiovisual arts for the National moved to the Annapolis area where he Park Service at Harpers Ferry Center. Un- became an avid sailor. He is survived by his der Carl’s direction, the media unit gained wife Paula. We all extend our sympathy to international recognition as the most cre- Paula and the Degen family. 2004 Schedule of Events

Call 304-535-6298 for more information July 31-August 1 – “Giving Aid and Com- about these park events. fort: Medical and Relief Work during the Civil War.” Living history volunteers and June 19 – U. S. Army Military Band Con- staff will portray the medical and relief cert. “Pershings Own” will perform at the efforts that provided aid and comfort to Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 the thousands of soldiers fighting during p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free of charge. the . June 26 – “They Passed This Way.” From August 7-8 – “I Will Follow Them to the George Washington through Don Redman, Death: Sheridan’s Soldiers 1864.” This many significant Americans have passed program presents Harpers Ferry as the stag- through Harpers Ferry and contributed to its ing area for Union Gen. ’s rich history. The park will present a full day Shenandoah Campaign during the summer of drama and music highlighting the diverse of 1864. Members of the reactivated living history of Harpers Ferry. Special programs history group 11th New Jersey will demon- include author book signings, presentations strate garrison duties such as by Bill Sommerfield as George Washington guard, mount parade, searching and arrest- and Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson, and ing spies and deserters, processing prisoners the Don Redman Heritage Concert featur- of war, searching citizens, and maintaining ing Clark Terry and Cleveland Eaton. military security in a occupied enemy town. July 3-4 – “America’s Picnic: Celebrating Costumed volunteers and staff will interpret The Glorious Fourth.” The park will present civilian life under harsh military rule. a special living history program portraying August 14-15 – Niagara Anniversary the turbulent years at mid century and how Tours: “The Battle We Wage.” Join park the 4th was celebrated in America. On July rangers for special programs commemorating 3rd, visitors are invited to experience the the 98th anniversary of the 1906 Niagara patriotic passion of a traditional hometown Movement Conference held on the campus band concert with the Wildcat Regiment of Storer College at Harpers Ferry. Band, the Regimental Band of the 105th  Volunteer Infantry. Continued on Page 6 5 The Harpers Ferry Historical Harpers Ferry Historical Association Non-Profit Organization Association operates the Post Office Box 197 U.S. Postage National Park Bookshop in Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 PAID Lower Town Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry, WV Profits from sales are returned to 25425 the park to support interpretive Permit No. 12 and educational programs to enhance your visit. You are invited to join this unique organization and be a part of Harpers Ferry’s special family. For more information call (304) 535-6881 or send e-mail to: [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2004 Schedule of Events – continued from Page 5 Deborah K. Piscitelli August 21-22 – “Rally For Virginia 1861: October 9 – “Election Day 1860.” Activi- EDITOR David T. Gilbert From Citizens to Soldiers.” The Southern ties focus on the political contest that Grays, a reactivated living history group, elected . Political rallies, BOARD OF DIRECTORS will portray a camp of mustering Virginia speeches and debates, a muster, local Jim Silvia, President State Troops during the opening moments temperance rally, and a grand parade por- Jim Castleman, Vice-President in the Civil War when citizens became tray pre-war Harpers Ferry. Heather Morgan, Secretary soldiers and state militia became part of the Wayne Welty, Treasurer November 6-7 – “Under Fire: The Battle Confederate army. Although the federal Bruce Hopkins of Harpers Ferry 1862.” This program will Anne Long armory at Harpers Ferry had been destroyed interpret the and the Allan Montgomery in April, the town remained a strategic surrender of the Union garrison to southern Suzanne Silvia military staging area for the nucleus of forces under General “Stonewall” Jackson the growing confederate forces. and includes artillery firing demonstrations. September 4 – U. S. Marine Military Band December 11-12 – “Prospects of Peace: A Concert. “Free Country” will perform at the Soldiers Prayer.” Visitors are invited to join Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 this special program focusing on Yuletide p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free of charge. 1864 when Harpers Ferry soldiers attempted September 11-12 – “The Siege and Capture to create their own version of Christmas on of Harpers Ferry 1862.” This pro- the battle front while recalling happier ones Harpers Ferry Websites gram will include interpretation of at home. With Abraham Lincoln re-  the Battle of Harpers Ferry and the elected, the nation was looking forward to surrender of the Union garrison to a new year, the conclusion of war, prospects Harpers Ferry Historical Association www.HarpersFerryHistory.org southern forces under General of peace, and freedom for 4 million enslaved “Stonewall” Jackson. The Stone- African Americans. Programs and activities  wall Bridgade, volunteer living will feature local citizens and soldiers pre- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park history group, will depict the sol- paring for the Yuletide, a Civil War style www.nps.gov/hafe diers that captured the garrison Santa Claus dispersing presents to the sol- and will demonstrate a military diers, a Victorian Cotillion, Yuletide con- encampment and civilian response to the fections, and special guided walking tours. surrender.