2009 Commemorative Events for John Brown's Raid
Hallowed Ground Magazine, Fall 2009
To commemorate the sesquicentennial of John Brown’s inflammatory raid on the Harpers Ferry arsenal, The John Brown 150th Anniversary Quad-State Committee, comprised of various historians and officials from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia have planned a range of commemoration events throughout the year. Below is a sampling of the many re-enactments, dramatic productions, art exhibits, academic lectures and special tours planned for this autumn. See Full Listing of Events »
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WINCHESTER EXHIBIT
Through October 30
“From the First Shot to the Gallows: Winchester’s Involvement with the John Brown Raid,” an exhibition at The Hollingsworth Mill, Winchester, Va.
Learn More: http://www.winchesterhistory.org
WINCHESTER EXHIBIT
Through October 30
“A Militia, A Medical College, and A Judge: Winchester’s Connection to the John Brown Raid,” an exhibition at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, Winchester, Va.
Learn More: http://www.visitwinchesterva.com
HARPERS FERRY TOURS
Saturdays in September and October
“In the Footsteps of John Brown,” a tour with National Park Service rangers at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
RICHMOND EXHIBIT
October 10, 2009 – April 11, 2010
“The Portent: John Brown’s Raid in American Memory,” an exhibit at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va.
Learn More: http://www.vahistorical.org/
HARPERS FERRY EXHIBIT
October 10–11, 2009
“The Secret Six,” an exhibit on the men behind John Brown’s Raid at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
HARPERS FERRY PRESENTATION
October 10–11, 2009
“John Brown’s Legacy” and “At All Times Ready: The U.S. Marines,” special presentations at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
HARPERS FERRY SYMPOSIUM
October 14–17, 2009
“John Brown Remembered,” an academic symposium at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/johnbrown/index.htm
CHARLES TOWN PERFORMANCE
October 15, 2009
"Sword of the Spirit," a theatrical performance at the Old Opera House, Charles Town, W.Va.
Learn More: http://www.oldoperahouse.org/
HARPERS FERRY PROCESSION
October 16, 2009
Anniversary procession from Kennedy Farm to Harpers Ferry, meet at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Visitor Center. Reservations required.
Learn More: http://www.marylandmemories.com
HARPERS FERRY COMMEMORATION
October 16–18, 2009
Sesquicentennial commemoration of John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
FREDERICK RENACTMENT
October 17, 2009
"Frederick Reacts," a living history event in Frederick, Md.
Learn More: http://www.civilwarmed.org/index.cfm
WINCHESTER LECTURE
October 29, 2009
The John Brown Raid, a public lecture by Dr. James Bryant, II, at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va.
Learn More: http://www.visitwinchesterva.com/
HARPERS FERRY DEBATE
November 7–8, 2009
"If John Brown did not end the war that ended slavery, he did at least begin the war that ended slavery," a dramatic debate between Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Learn More: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
WINCHESTER PLAY
November 13–15, 2009
"The Anvil," a one-act play by Julia Davis exploring John Brown's trial at the the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Va.
Learn More: http://www.civilwarmuseum.org
CHARLES TOWN PROCESSION
December 2, 2009
NAACP John Brown execution observance, a procession from the jailhouse to the execution site at the Courthouse, Charles Town, W.Va.
Learn More: http://www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm
CHARLES TOWN DEBATE
December 2, 2009
"Freedom Fighter -v- Traitor," a debate of John Brown's legacy at the town library, Charles Town, W.Va.
Learn More: http://www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm
CHARLES TOWN OBSERVANCE
December 16, 2009
NAACP Shields Green and John Copeland execution observance, a procession from the jailhouse to the execution site at the Courthouse, Charles Town, W.Va.
Learn More: http://www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm
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