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Special Event
Event
Fall Campfire Program: John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.978747, -76.899513
Campfire programs will be held at the campfire circle in loop-B campground.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Description
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Presenter: Park Ranger Josh
Topic: John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
On a dreary night in October of 1859, shots ring out across the sleepy Virginia town of Harper's Ferry. Something is amiss, there is yelling, and fighting in the streets. John Brown has begun his infamous raid on the armory. Come out to Greenbelt Park and learn about the story of John Brown's Raid and his fight for freedom by the campfire. Hear about how this raid led to the most important election in American history, learn about how John Brown dedicated his life to the freedom of others.
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