Story by Deborah R. Huso on BlueRidgeCountry.com Few figures in American history remain as polarizing as John Brown, the leader of the raid on the …
John Brown in the News: Civil War Traveler Cover Story
150 Years After the Raid John Brown “I, John Brown, am now quite certain, that the crimes of this guilty land, will never be purged …
John Brown is interesting as ever
Bob O’Connor / Community View In 2009, the many locations surrounding Harpers Ferry are working to commemorate the 150th anniversary, the sesquicentennial, of the John …
A Prelude to History: The Wedding of Virginia Kennedy; April 18th
On April 18, 2009, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park begins its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of John Brown’s Raid with the opening event: A Prelude to History: The Wedding of Virginia Kennedy. A …
Exhibit Focuses on John Brown: Winchester Star Features John Brown Raid on Harpers Ferry and Winchester Connection
Exhibit focuses on John Brown By Stephanie M. Mangino The Winchester Star Winchester — In October 1859, Harpers Ferry was still part of Virginia. So …
John Brown topic of seminar
By VICKY TAYLOR Chambersburg Public Opinion Franklin County’s place in Civil War history was again the focus Friday and Saturday as 30 people from seven …
Civil War Courier Feature: John Brown Sesquicentennial Events planned for 2009
John Brown Sesquicentennial Events planned for 2009 By Bob O’Connor (Bob O’Connor works in Harpers Ferry and is the author of “The Perfect Steel …
Walking in John Brown’s Footsteps
By CRYSTAL SCHELLE With his wild white hair and beard, John Brown had the look of what some Southerners have tried to pigeon-hole him: crazy …
John Brown Raid in the News: “Resurrecting History”
Resurrecting history Quad-state region kicks off 150th commemoration of John Brown’s raid in April By Crystal Schelle On an overcast, drizzly day on Oct. 16, …
April 3-5: Chambersburg Seminars To Focus on John Brown’s Raid
Chambersburg Seminars To Focus on John Brown’s Raid (April 2009 Civil War News) CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Chambersburg Civil War Seminars series for 2009 kicks …