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 …
The Portent: John Brown’s Raid in American Memory; On display at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, VA October 10, 2009 – April 11, 2010
The Portent: John Brown’s Raid in American Memory On display at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, VA October 10, 2009 – April 11, 2010 As …
Washington Times article: Harpers Ferry Raid Aided by Many Blacks; 150th Anniversary of Infamous Raid Which Led to the Civil War
Harpers Ferry raid aided by many blacks Bob O’Connor SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES It is commonly said that John Brown tried to incite the …
In Middletown, Virginia: Wayside Theatre’s Production of Robert E. Lee & John Brown, Lighting the Fuse – part of the John Brown 150th Quad State Anniversary; Play Opens August 29
Middletown, VA – Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today the performance of Robert E. Lee and John Brown; Lighting the Fuse in our 2009-2010 Season. This play with …
Slavery, Passion, Intrigue & Murder: The Story of John Brown
On the run for the murders of five pro-slavery settlers in Kansas in 1856, abolitionist John Brown rented rooms in a boarding house in Chambersburg, …