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1 – October 31, 2009 – Exhibition, “From
the First Shot to the Gallows: Winchester’s Involvement
with the John Brown Raid”
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Description: Sponsored
by the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society,
this exhibit focuses on rare artifacts that tell
the story of Winchester’s involvement with the John
Brown raid. Free admission.
Time:
Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
The Hollingsworth Mill
1360 S. Pleasant Valley Road,
Winchester, VA
Contact: Cissy Shull
Contact number: 540-662-6550
Website: www.winchesterhistory.org |
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| April
3 - 5, 2009 – “John Brown Seminar”
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For
prices and itinerary:
Chambersburg
Civil War Seminars & Tours
100 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org
chaden@chambersburg.org
(717)
264-7101
Complete
info here |
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| April
18, 2009 – “A Prelude to History: The Wedding
of Virginia Kennedy”
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Description: Opening
event for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park John
Brown Raid Sesquicentennial. A full day of programs and
activities focusing on the arrival of Captain John Cook
to Harpers Ferry and his subsequent marriage to Virginia
Kennedy. Highlights include family & youth activities
focusing on Harpers Ferry 1859 and a dramatic presentation
entitled, “My Conspirator”, the life of Captain
John Cook as told by his sister, Kate.
Time:
10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location:
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Contact
Name: Park Information
Contact
Number: (304) 535-6029
Website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm |
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| April
19, 2009 – Author reading, “The Night I Freed
John Brown” |
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Description: Harpers
Ferry native John Michael Cummings will read from his nationally
acclaimed debut novel. Rave reviews by Kirkus Reviews,
The Boston Globe, The Buffalo News, BookPage, and The Orange
County Register, along with five award-winning literary
magazines, including Mid-American Review, Black Warrior
Review, and The Texas Review. Recommended by USA TODAY
for Black History Month.
Time:
Sunday 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Location:
Harpers Ferry Park Bookshop - Harpers Ferry National Historical
Park
Contact
Name: Harpers Ferry Historical Association
Contact
Number:
304-535-6881
Author's
Website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm |
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