John Brown's Boston

When:
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 6:00p -
7:00p

Where:
Online event
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02110

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
joyraft.host32053 Shawn

Categories:
Classes, History, Lectures & Conferences, Virtual

Event website:
https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8xworxE4Rg-6oHX7u6U3yQ?fbclid=IwAR3YMCe-N5lWryxNt56iyRC_ruQDI5wHsDiF6nyDXCJ-zjdjIMdLhn3EBX0#/registration

In October of 1859 John Brown and 23 followers led a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Largely funded by a group of wealthy abolitionists known as the “Secret Six”, Brown hoped to use the arsenal's weapons to arm enslaved individuals and start a war to crush slavery.


Though the raid failed, Brown became a martyr for the abolitionist cause and brought the nation to the brink of the Civil War. Join us as we explore Brown’s deep connections to Boston.


The program is free but registration is required. Please register here:

https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/.../WN_8xworxE4Rg...


This is one of several programs presented this winter/spring by the National Park Service and the Boston Public Library.

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