Clearing the Sky: John Brown's Raid and the Trial that Split the Nation, Part 1

Join a Ranger for a special 2-part program marking the anniversary of John Brown's Raid. Part 1 will begin at 11:00AM in historic Lower Town. The history leading up to John Brown's Raid and the events of the Raid will be the focus of this 1-hour segment, which will conclude at 12:00PM. 12:00PM - 1:30 will be a break for lunch and travel to Charles Town. Part 2 will begin at 1:30PM at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town, site of John Brown's trial. Please see the 1:30 event listed separately for details on part 2.

 

This 2-part guided program will include a total of 1 mile of walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend comfortable walking shoes. There are restaurants in very close walking distance in the historic Harpers Ferry Lower Town and in downtown Charles Town where visitors can get lunch during the break.  Parking in Charles Town may be found behind the Jefferson County Museum at 200 E Washington St, or at the municipal lot beside 114 W Liberty Street, both in Charles Town, WV 25414.