Documentary: “Hidden in Plain Sight – Revealing the Concealed Harpers Ferry Cemeteries”

Steam at Harpers Ferry is pleased to announce the completion of documentary film “Hidden in Plain Sight – Revealing the Concealed Harpers Ferry Cemeteries” in collaboration with Bot Studios under the joint project Rabbit Hole History Productions. Currently, we are privately screening the film with individuals in anticipation of a wider public screening opportunity in the near future.

Two cemeteries are featured. One cemetery was set aside by the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry in 1852 at the request of the citizenry, where Union soldiers were later buried. Another holds the remains of African American residents, including an African American soldier who was a private in the United States Colored Troops. Both are investigated using public records, interviews with local residents, and other clues to explain why these cemeteries were ignored in a town so rich in history.

Here is the trailer:

Also check out the soundtrack for the film plus bonus track “3rd Avenue Bridge”!

Clark Gayton was the Music Director for the documentary film “Hidden in Plain Sight – Revealing the Concealed Harpers Ferry Cemeteries”