Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Mark John Brown’s Raid With October Programs

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 167th anniversary of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 raid on the U.S. Armory with three public programs in October.

The events will examine the people involved in the raid, the dramatic events that unfolded at Harpers Ferry and the attack’s far-reaching consequences. Brown’s attempt to spark an uprising against slavery became a pivotal episode in the mounting tensions that preceded the Civil War.

Through the anniversary programming, visitors will have opportunities to explore the raid’s complex history and its enduring place in the national story at the site where it occurred.

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