My great- great- great grandfather and his son, my great-great grandfather, were original members of the 6th NY Heavy Artillery which came to Harper's Ferry in the early fall of 1862 to and were involved in the building and manning of these Maryland forts. In the summer of '63 they were taken into the Army of the Potomac to make up for the losses at Gettysburg and served with the Sixth Corps until the end. I'll be in the area next week and will take a walk up to this fort. Nice video. Thanks
It is amazing that the breastworks are still there defining this fort. Your ability to tell the story and share the physical remains of the site is very much appreciated! I look forward to watching your videos. Thank you for all the energy and planning you put into your fine work.
My 3rd Great-Grandfather, Sgt Major John Champe, farmed just 33 miles south of here after serving in the Revolution. My two brothers and I visited this area last year (2019) passing through Harper's Ferry on our way to Gettysburg. There are so many forgotten sites like Fort Duncan that played a roll in our history, I appreciate your efforts in preserving their memory. Thank You
Just loved that first house so beautiful! Even the other house was cool. Great staircase, thanks for the peek. Would be amazing refurbished. Enjoy your history teachings! Thanks for all you share with us. Totally look forward to your videos!! :)
You really make history come alive!!! Thanks for the peek into the old house...still very cool to see! The other large house was beautiful. Thanks Cliff as always!!!
Hi I’m from the UK I love your videos I have never been to America and the history there is very interesting I have read a lot about the Civil War and I love to visit graveyards we have a lot of castles here in the UK which are amazing I love to watch your videos I have learnt a lot about your history keep them coming I’ve also subscribed 👍👍
I love England's history also, we are ur brothers here in America, and as an American in west Virginia, I consider the u.k.s history mine also, because before we were Americans, we were English and my grandfather faught in ww2 in the battle of the bulge
Thank you for sharing your great video, I either forgot or didn’t realize the Civil War forts. Love the history and you explain it with Great Expertise, THANK YOU again
Thanks Cliff! I took the time to look it up and read the C&O Canal Trust blog on Fort Duncan. It is an interesting place and appears to be nearly forgotten, but people like you spread the word about sites like this and keep the history alive.
It's a shame to see the second beautiful house with tons of history just left open to rot away . Makes no sense to loose all that history .. Anyway my opinion.
If you're ever near uniontown there's an old fort called fort necessity. Of of rt40 on the mountain. General Braddock was killed there and is buried near by as well.
Thanks Kindly WW! It is hard to imagine the hard labor that went into hand digging out that earth for a fort. The average soldier was about 140lbs, 5'8" tall, carried and 60lbs pack and a musket 10-12lbs. Marches could be 20-30 miles a day and then dig in boys! And we think we have it rough with a battery powered hedge trimmers, eh? Lovely Country down there in that Harper's Ferry region! I must get down there again, it's been too long! Thanks Again and Delicious Trails! DaveyJO
I find your videos very educational. I had never heard the term breast works. I live in the Pacific Northwest so I really enjoy exploring with you in a part of the country that is so different and has a different kind of historical importance than here. Great adventure, thanks!!!
I was up there earlier in February and thought it was kind of nice to have a place you need to hunt a bit to find, and that are not tidied up and organized like so many other sites. It kind of made me feel closer to the history.
Very informative and well told. I tripped on a railroad track and almost fell while shooting my first video. You have to be careful out there and even then it's the chance you take. Thanks for sharing!
Pleasantville Road actually was the trail that lead up to that old house . The road ran past that dilapidated house and ended up at a old canal home near a canal lock .
Their is a trail to the fort. The first house you went by that is fixed up you walk straight past it in between the house and the out building. The trail is behind the out building. When you get to the top of hill the fort is to your right.
I just heard about Huckleberry Hill/Ft Duncan recently. All Trails has some community shared trails there. Thanks for the video. I think I will have my All Trails ap open so I don't wander off trail.
Ww, I enjoy this video and am a history lover, I live in southern west virginia on the new river in summers county, the history here goes way back, all the way to the days of the British, and when they owned this land, there was a fort here called fort culburtson on the new river, during the time of Lord dunmores war, during the 1750s, there are signs about it, but I don't think anyone has ever found any reminisce of it or the exact location, it is all wilderness still to this day , where it is supposed to be, and it is on public land in a wild life refuge area, on the new river, the land and river is still wilderness today, as it was then during the 1750s , and there are still artifacts to be found from an old mansion, that was built by slaves, in like 1828, which u can Google, called crumps mansion, which was owned and built by Colonel William crump of the Confederate army, a native of Franklin county VA ... You really need to come here , u will truly love summers county, it is a hot spot for history, and is all woods here.... I love the woods and know the land well and would love to have your help, in finding this old fort occupied by the British, history papers say that , the Shawnee, would come down out of the mountains and kill a few British troops, and then flee, the British were terrified to stay at this fort.. please get back with me...
I am a California transplant to Pennsylvania. Although I was born in Bedford, Pa. I really enjoy your videos. I am always asking people about places I see in this area and kind of get blank looks. Is there a good book or maps you use that you could recommend that would tell me more about historical sights???
I know the smaller trees would not have been here in the war time. I wonder how old the big trees might be and if any existed at that time. When battle or any historic area is not maintained we have to rely on imagination, probably not as accurate as authentic maintenance would be.
There is a book called "Last year of the American Civil War" written by Jubal Early. He wrote in in 1866 just after the war ended and is apparently quite good judging by the reviews. I think I will get it.
I'm rather curious to know if the fort was only surrounded by that earthen wall, or was it also fortified by a wooden fence on top of the wall? (Like what you'd see in the movies.)The other fort at least had stone fortifications. Kinda makes me wonder......
Because its ANOTHER!! Federal Protected area that they let get overgrown and dont care about, but dont get caught digging ,but it will be ok to build some homes or condos or shopping center should the right amount of money come along
hi we call them moundsor moates outside castle's /fort to keep invaders out same n Europe terrible deaths they got always eas lots wars duncan wud b Scottish name brian
My great- great- great grandfather and his son, my great-great grandfather, were original members of the 6th NY Heavy Artillery which came to Harper's Ferry in the early fall of 1862 to and were involved in the building and manning of these Maryland forts.
In the summer of '63 they were taken into the Army of the Potomac to make up for the losses at Gettysburg and served with the Sixth Corps until the end. I'll be in the area next week and will take a walk up to this fort. Nice video. Thanks
Love your videos!! You go to some amazing places!! I don't understand why the fort is not marked!! Its a part of history and should be!!
It is amazing that the breastworks are still there defining this fort. Your ability to tell the story and share the physical remains of the site is very much appreciated! I look forward to watching your videos. Thank you for all the energy and planning you put into your fine work.
Great place to explore. It’s probably a good thing there are no trails leading up to it. Less people to vandalize the place.
My 3rd Great-Grandfather, Sgt Major John Champe, farmed just 33 miles south of here after serving in the Revolution. My two brothers and I visited this area last year (2019) passing through Harper's Ferry on our way to Gettysburg. There are so many forgotten sites like Fort Duncan that played a roll in our history, I appreciate your efforts in preserving their memory. Thank You
Just loved that first house so beautiful! Even the other house was cool. Great staircase, thanks for the peek. Would be amazing refurbished. Enjoy your history teachings! Thanks for all you share with us. Totally look forward to your videos!! :)
You really make history come alive!!! Thanks for the peek into the old house...still very cool to see! The other large house was beautiful. Thanks Cliff as always!!!
A lot of work went into building this fort. Thank you for your research and finding the site.
Hi I’m from the UK I love your videos I have never been to America and the history there is very interesting I have read a lot about the Civil War and I love to visit graveyards we have a lot of castles here in the UK which are amazing I love to watch your videos I have learnt a lot about your history keep them coming I’ve also subscribed 👍👍
I love England's history also, we are ur brothers here in America, and as an American in west Virginia, I consider the u.k.s history mine also, because before we were Americans, we were English and my grandfather faught in ww2 in the battle of the bulge
Yes, I love the UK and visited right before the pandemic! Really did want to leave.....so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your great video, I either forgot or didn’t realize the Civil War forts. Love the history and you explain it with Great Expertise, THANK YOU again
I Love the old homes. Just beautiful. It would be fun to dig around that old fort. I bet you’d find neat stuff. Love the History
That would take a lot of digging to make that ditch. Thank you for the outdoor history hike, it sure makes it more real and interesting. 🤗🇺🇸♥️👍
Thanks Cliff! I took the time to look it up and read the C&O Canal Trust blog on Fort Duncan. It is an interesting place and appears to be nearly forgotten, but people like you spread the word about sites like this and keep the history alive.
I just started watching your adventures thank you for sharing and telling the history I'm a fan now
It's a shame to see the second beautiful house with tons of history just left open to rot away . Makes no sense to loose all that history .. Anyway my opinion.
Don't go and get a twisted ankle, long walk back ! Great hiking !
Thanks!
If you're ever near uniontown there's an old fort called fort necessity. Of of rt40 on the mountain. General Braddock was killed there and is buried near by as well.
I’ve heard Ft. Necessity referenced more than once. I need to look it up.
@@joshdelaet3536 alot of info on google
Cliff, really enjoyed your video and very interesting too! Looks so peaceful and quiet. Can't wait till your next video.
Another cool piece of history...love the old house 😍.. thanks again Cliff for sharing this☺️👍
Thank you for taking me with you on your walk
Awesome history thank you Cliff, have a nice weekend. 🙂👍
Thanks Cliff. Another very informative video!!!!
Very cool video. Thanks for taking us along and for the history lesson!
Thanks Kindly WW! It is hard to imagine the hard labor that went into hand digging out that earth for a fort. The average soldier was about 140lbs, 5'8" tall, carried and 60lbs pack and a musket 10-12lbs. Marches could be 20-30 miles a day and then dig in boys! And we think we have it rough with a battery powered hedge trimmers, eh? Lovely Country down there in that Harper's Ferry region! I must get down there again, it's been too long! Thanks Again and Delicious Trails! DaveyJO
That was just fantastic. What a shame a piece of history is so neglected. Loved the history you shared. Thanks so much for taking me along
I guess the fort was made of logs or timbers. No stonework apparent. Kind of spooky in a way. Great video.
Thanks for sharing, have a Great Weekend
I find your videos very educational. I had never heard the term breast works. I live in the Pacific Northwest so I really enjoy exploring with you in a part of the country that is so different and has a different kind of historical importance than here. Great adventure, thanks!!!
I was up there earlier in February and thought it was kind of nice to have a place you need to hunt a bit to find, and that are not tidied up and organized like so many other sites. It kind of made me feel closer to the history.
Cool I like watching your adventures, it must have been warm how you were dressed.👍👍✌️
Very informative and well told. I tripped on a railroad track and almost fell while shooting my first video. You have to be careful out there and even then it's the chance you take. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting place, I’ve been busy going through your vlogs on Gettysburg.
Super kool video. I love Civil War History, and the Paranormal. Would love to go out exploring with you sometime.
Tory Clemons You'd love Harpers Ferry ⛴ very haunted.
Pleasantville Road actually was the trail that lead up to that old house . The road ran past that dilapidated house and ended up at a old canal home near a canal lock .
Love your videos. Ever consider share your knowledge and videos with school classes?
Cliff is a school teacher :) he does class field trips
Interesting video of a historic site. Especially when it's down the road from where I live in Sharpsburg, MD.
awesome video, I would add that old wells are also a hazard, take care and keep up the good work
Their is a trail to the fort. The first house you went by that is fixed up you walk straight past it in between the house and the out building. The trail is behind the out building. When you get to the top of hill the fort is to your right.
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George Whitehurst Or we will be condemned to repeat it. 😊
I love your adventures very much!! Be well💜 That farmstead is fantastic!! it's a shame that the other house is dilapidated🏚
Thank you.
Why don’t you have more subscribers? You certainly deserve more. Keep up the good work.
It's just the way youtube is...
Thank you..
I like older houses they are not built like they used to I'd rather live in an older home then a new one.
Nancy Strand Older house cost big $$$$$ to restore.
I just heard about Huckleberry Hill/Ft Duncan recently. All Trails has some community shared trails there. Thanks for the video. I think I will have my All Trails ap open so I don't wander off trail.
I love exploring through Harpers Ferry. My local friends there take me to history not on the map 🗺
They have closed all of our state parks and beaches here in Florida! I am going to be so bored this weekend, guess I can go to some cemeteries.
Ww, I enjoy this video and am a history lover, I live in southern west virginia on the new river in summers county, the history here goes way back, all the way to the days of the British, and when they owned this land, there was a fort here called fort culburtson on the new river, during the time of Lord dunmores war, during the 1750s, there are signs about it, but I don't think anyone has ever found any reminisce of it or the exact location, it is all wilderness still to this day , where it is supposed to be, and it is on public land in a wild life refuge area, on the new river, the land and river is still wilderness today, as it was then during the 1750s , and there are still artifacts to be found from an old mansion, that was built by slaves, in like 1828, which u can Google, called crumps mansion, which was owned and built by Colonel William crump of the Confederate army, a native of Franklin county VA ... You really need to come here , u will truly love summers county, it is a hot spot for history, and is all woods here.... I love the woods and know the land well and would love to have your help, in finding this old fort occupied by the British, history papers say that , the Shawnee, would come down out of the mountains and kill a few British troops, and then flee, the British were terrified to stay at this fort.. please get back with me...
Catywampus, I love high tech talk. Onwards wanderer.
It must be a local term. My father was from Westernport MD and he also used the term.
Thanks for the video !!
That was cool, Cliff. Thanks
Bourgmonts fort near dewitt Missouri would make a great documentary. Nobody wants to talk about the first fort on the western frontier.
There’s a old fort Duncan here in Eagle Pass pre civil war
Excellent Video ! I enjoyed it . 👍
There are similar earth works in Yorktown, Va. Some folks have them in their front yard.
Please don't get distracted. There are old cannon balls to find.
Thanks. Very interesting. Sometimes it might be best when the masses don't tread on old sites. As long as it's not forgotten.
Thanks for sharing
Great video!!
cool adventure
I’m an off trail kind of guy 👍🏼 that’s how I roll. Iv found some cool stuff cause of going off the beaten path. Great video buddy!
There has to be some old photos of it somewhere
I am a civil war buff here in Atlanta. Good video bro
Whew your walking on the fort causes erosion
I am a California transplant to Pennsylvania. Although I was born in Bedford, Pa. I really enjoy your videos. I am always asking people about places I see in this area and kind of get blank looks. Is there a good book or maps you use that you could recommend that would tell me more about historical sights???
I do lots of online research, or go to the library and find books on local history.
wonder what you could find using a metal detector in the fort..another great video..ty
You would find a massive fine and confiscation of your detector unfortunately
Interesting history,,,, thanks
There, Should Be Some Kind of Marker etc...
Very sad that it is neglected.
I know the smaller trees would not have been here in the war time. I wonder how old the big trees might be and if any existed at that time. When battle or any historic area is not maintained we have to rely on imagination, probably not as accurate as authentic maintenance would be.
VERY cool...
Prisoner escape !!!! Well At least no graffiti at all. Nice video thanks for sharing.
Wanderer, do you ever metal detect places like this? nvm, I listened to end about how they disallow. I like.
Occasionally I do
Thinking about the same thing.
There is a book called "Last year of the American Civil War" written by Jubal Early. He wrote in in 1866 just after the war ended and is apparently quite good judging by the reviews. I think I will get it.
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Cool
I'm rather curious to know if the fort was only surrounded by that earthen wall, or was it also fortified by a wooden fence on top of the wall? (Like what you'd see in the movies.)The other fort at least had stone fortifications. Kinda makes me wonder......
Is that what "earthworks" means? A fence made of earth? Why is it called "breastworks?"
It most likely had some sort of wooden stockade around it as well.
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public libaries have sketch layout if not photos of the old forts. Before I go to one I grab a layout.
Proud Duncan here
Great video. Would it be illegal to metal detect this location for Civil War artifacts?
I think a drone would be fun sir
I wouldn’t call that a fort more of a trench
Trees were taken down by the troops.
Any guess as to where the outhouse would have been?
Eagle Pass Texas that is
Wondering if Woodsman has any family history to the civil war? I would of loved to know
No, he doesn't. He's simply a history geek.
Why?? No metal detector used. Should go back there a see what u could find.
Because its ANOTHER!! Federal Protected area that they let get overgrown and dont care about, but dont get caught digging ,but it will be ok to build some homes or condos or shopping center should the right amount of money come along
You mentioned leaving the coordinates in the comments below in the video but I haven't see any? What are the coordinates to the fort?
weres the old truck?
All these people on YT claiming to have seen Bigfoot. After all your treks, have you had any experience with such a thing?
absolutely nothing
@@thewanderingwoodsman7227 You sure? I could swear I saw a bigfoot checking out your camera some time back.
A real fixer upper !!!!
Can you metal detect there?
no
Can u metal detect there
no
hi we call them moundsor moates outside castle's /fort to keep invaders out same n Europe terrible deaths they got always eas lots wars duncan wud b Scottish name brian
Nothing left of the Fort structure, which surprises me. I guess it all got carted off by past visitors.
METAL DETECTOR! LOL