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The Raid on Harpers Ferry: The Event That Ignited the American Civil War.

It's time for a revolution. John Brown has used his funding from the Secret Six to collect guns and begin his guerrilla war against slavery. With the help of his sons, Shields Green, Louis Sheridan ...
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This Day in History: Abolitionist John Brown Sneaks into Harper’s Ferry

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Harpers Ferry historic site may have to remove, cover up exhibits on slavery

With its preserved buildings and exhibits, Harpers Ferry National Historic Site tells the story of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 raid on the federal armory here. He was after weapons to arm enslaved ...
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This Day in History: Abolitionist John Brown sneaks into Harper’s Ferry

Abolitionist John Brown and his armed followers snuck into the town of Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, which is now West Virginia, as most of its residents slept. They took around 60 local people as ...