John Brown’s Boston
When:
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 6:00p -
7:00p
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 6:00p -
7:00p
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences, Social Good, Virtual
Event website:
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/658495d4d20c652a4a05ec87
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.
This online program, co-presented by The National Park Service, will happen over Zoom webinar. Please register here if you are interested in attending.
This program is accessible to people with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Adult Programs Department via [email protected] or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.
