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Special Event
Event
160th Anniversary of John Brown’s Raid - Walking Tour
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Fee:
Free. Park entrance fees apply. No additional fee for program.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.322200, -77.730770
Lower Town, The Green
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Description
Join former park ranger David Fox for two tours commemorating the 160th anniversary of John Brown’s Raid.
10:00 am tour in Harpers Ferry NHP: Meet in Lower Town for a walking tour of key locations of the 1859 raid. 10:00am tour begins in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park at The Green in Lower Town. This program is 2 hours in length and 2 miles of walking throughout the Lower Town and Virginius and Hall's Islands.
2:00 pm tour in Charles Town: Join Mr. Fox in nearby Charles Town to learn about the aftermath of the raid and Brown’s trial and execution. 2:00pm tour begins at the Charles Town Court House in Charles Town, WV. This program will last 30 to 45 minutes.