The Search for Alexander Morrell

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News Release Date: April 22, 2017
Contact: David Fox, 304-535-6282
Contact: Andrew Lee, 304-535-6038

In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Storer College, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to attend a special presentation titled “The Search for Alexander Morrell” on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm. This 60 minute program will provide visitors with an overview of the efforts to locate the final resting place of the Reverend Alexander Morrell, Freewill Baptist minister and spiritual leader of the College until his death in 1885. The presentation will be held in the Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, located at 47 Storer College Place. 

Is Reverend Morrell buried in Harpers Ferry, where he dedicated his life to Storer College?

Find out about the search for the good reverend’s final resting place.

For additional information, please call 304-535-6038.
 

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