Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student

Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student (TM) is a program created, developed and sponsored by The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership at the request of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), in partnership with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Harpers Ferry Middle School.

Based on their hands-on experiences in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and analysis of primary source documents, approximately 70 Harpers Ferry Middle School students served as writers, editors, photographers, choreographers, set designers, videographers, and even public relations representatives to produce and promote six mini-documentaries, depicting their understanding of the famous John Brown Raid in Harpers Ferry, which set-off fighting in the American Civil War.

These vignettes or vodcasts are now part of the park’s official interpretation and available for you to view, download, and enjoy while in the park or at home.

 

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 47 seconds

This video is on the topic of John Brown and is the perspective of 8th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.

Learn more about John Brown

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 20 seconds

This video is on the topic of choices made by John Brown's children and is the perspective of 7th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.

Learn more about John Brown's family

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 54 seconds

This video is on the topic of Dangerfield Newby, one of John Brown's raiders, and is the perspective of 6th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.

Learn more about John Brown's raiders

 

Duration:

4 minutes, 4 seconds

This video is about the topics of enslavement and two of John Brown's raiders and is the perspective of 7th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 47 seconds

This video is on the topic of children during the time of John Brown's raid and is the perspective of 6th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 35 seconds

This video is on the topic of John Brown with a twist of interviews and hip hop and is the perspective of 8th grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School in 2009.