Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – John Brown’s Legacy: Beyond the Gallows

Special programs will feature the US Marines who captured Brown, militia drill, ladies fair booth in support of the local militia, a northern reaction anti-slavery musical performance, a political rally, and tribute to the former mayor killed in the raid.

Getting There & Details

Address
P.O. Box 65
Phone
304-535-6298
Website
www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm
Map
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