By Andrew Spellman, Spirit of Jefferson
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —The tense energy suspected throughout Harpers Ferry on Friday didn’t exist; instead, it was an energy of solidarity between county and DMV residents, as well as those passing by, that any attempt to cover up history at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park by President Donald Trump or his administration would be fought with First Amendment action.
And, though laughter, light-hearted banter and honks of encouragement — as well as one, less-agreeable passerby who couldn’t keep his middle finger inside his car — could be heard between the groups chants, some within the group of 150-200 people were more somber.
“As I look at this group here, I don’t see a bunch of left-wing lunatics. What I see are a bunch of people who I have no idea what their political persuasion is, just concerned about the history and people going into denial,” Harpers Ferry Mayor Greg Vaughn said. “That’s an unfortunate situation we’re in, and I’m sorry we’ve got to this point.
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