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Special Event
Event
Seeking Freedom
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.323107, -77.729538
The John Brown Fort in the Lower Town portion of the park.
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Talk
This program is ongoing. Visitors can stop by the John Brown Fort anytime between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Description
During the Civil War, about 2,000 enslaved people sought freedom amongst the US Army lines in Harpers Ferry. Their fate hinged on the outcome of the Battle of Harpers Ferry in September of 1862. After the Confederate victory, most of them were forced to return to enslavement. Visit the John Brown Fort to discover the stories of 13 women and children among them and their courageous attempt to claim freedom.
Reservation or Registration: No
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