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O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours & Entertainment

175 High Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
732 801 0381
Ranked #2 of 4 tours in Harpers Ferry
5.0 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Tours, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: O Be Joyfull offers historical tours of Harpers Ferry and historical concerts featuring music from the Civil War and from the Irish. Tours and...... more » Owner description: O Be Joyfull offers historical tours of Harpers Ferry and historical concerts featuring music from the Civil War and from the Irish. Tours and concerts are entertaining, educational and fun! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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I've done the tour 4 times with different groups of kids on school field trips. Rick is a wealth of information, and he reads the group well & adjusts his delivery accordingly. Don't think this is just a bunch of silly stories--Rick really makes the past come to life. More

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Canonsburg, pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Rick Garland is wonderful and full of knowledge when it comes to the rich history of Harpers Ferry. He does not just focus on John Brown's Raid, but the overall historical value that the town holds. Being a tour guide/interpreter myself he did an excellent and insightful job. I took the visit to Harpers Ferry to learn more about the... More

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vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Enjoyed a terrific musical program as we ate dinner, thanks so much! More

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Bayville, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Little late with my review, but I wish I had a History teacher like Rick!! He spent basically all day with us on our groups tour of Harpers Ferry. I have to say it was the most interesting tour I have ever had. Who would think that Harpers Ferry had so much history! He also gave another perspective of some... More

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Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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I accidentally put my review of this company under the Harper's Ferry National Park as we were there, too, so please read that review. This was EXCEPTIONAL and I learned so much. Lots of walking - not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs but otherwise just wear good shoes and be prepared to be entertained and educated all at the same... More

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Reston, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

What can I say about this fantastic experience? No words can sum it up enough to get the point across, but however, I will give it a shot. First, Mr. Garland can spin a story, web a tale that will have you reeling and aching for more. The tour, and not to mention the tall, handsome tour guide dressed in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

My Girl Scouts and parents particpated in the O'Be Joyfull Historical Ghost Tours and we all had a blast!! Rick is an excellent story teller. He made learning about Harpers Ferry's history so much fun. We walked around looking a different "haunted" areas. Rick told stories, told jokes and even scared us a few times. :) He included the crowd... More

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Martinsburg, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Rick was awesome as our tour guide on the Ghost Tour. With a mix of history, legends, wit and humor he kept the group engaged the entire length of the tour. While I've been to Harpers Ferry numerous times (I live close by), I'd never taken the Ghost Tour. No idea why I've waited so long. We definitely learned some... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012
1
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Rick puts on a fabulous tour and performance, he is very entertaining. This tour is also one of the cheapest and most enjoyable walking tours I have been on. As Australians we were both amused and bemused by Ricks take on history. It was an interesting perspective on American history and not one I was expecting - that fact that... More

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Macon, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012
1
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An outstanding tour! If you go to Harpers Ferry you must get with Rick and take his tour you will not regret it. You will learn that Harpers Ferry is more then John Brown and his raid. Harpers Ferry is multifaceted and you will learn it all from Rick. More

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