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1 – 30, 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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June
1 - 30, 2009 –Exhibition, “A Militia, A Medical
College, and A Judge: Winchester’s Connection to
the John Brown Raid”
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Description:This
exhibit, designed by and for students, focuses on Winchester’s
connection to the John Brown Raid. Free admission.
Time:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Daily except major holidays.
Location: The Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center
in Davis Hall, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester,
VA
Contact Name: Ann Denkler
Contact Number: (540) 678-4334
Websites: www.su.edu and www.visitwinchesterva.com |
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| June
7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 – “In the Footsteps of
John Brown”
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Description: Join
a park ranger and discover that John Brown's Raid actually
covered several miles, over 30 buildings and hundreds of
people. Discover some of these places and people on this
two hour, two mile walking tour of Harpers Ferry.
Time:
11:00 A.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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| June
17, 2009 – (tentative date) Tri-State unveiling of
John Brown Driving Tour |
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| June
25-26, 2009 - Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American
Civil War Commission Kickoff
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Description: The
inaugural kickoff of the Virginia Sesquicentennial ACW
Signature Tour Series will include tours, programs, receptions
and a joint Virginia/West Virginia Sesquicentennial press
conference.
Time:
TBA
Location: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Contact Name: Cheryl Jackson
Contact Number: (804) 786-3591
Website: http://www.virginiacivilwar.org
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| June
28, 2009 – John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County
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Description: Join
a guide for a two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the Jefferson County
Black History Preservation Society.
Time:
2:00 P.M.
Location: Meet at Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles
Town, WV
Contact Name: James Tolbert
Contact Number: (304) 725-7852
Website: http://jeffctywvblackhistory.org
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28, 2009 – Lewis Washington Kidnapped by John Brown's Raiders at Beallair
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Description: Join
us at the Beallair manor house to discover how John Brown's
Raiders kidnapped Lewis Washington, great grandnephew of
our first president. Some of his slaves were also kidnapped
and there are conflicting reports about whether the slaves
joined the Raiders' efforts to start a rebellion. Docents
will share these stories and more.
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Beallair manor house, Old Country
Club.Rd. Charles Town
Contact Name: Kit Bainbridge
Contact Number: 800-353-0068
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| June
30, 2009 – John Brown at Hagerstown |
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Description: TWO
EVENTS!
An afternoon outdoor concert and an evening presentation
by Historian Stephen Bockmiller. The 4pm concert will feature
songs based on the story of John Brown, his friends and
his supporters. All material written and preformed by Greg
Artzner and Terry Leonino.
The 7pm
presentation will be held in the Academy Theatre Banquet
and Conference Center, and will feature the story behind
the capture of John Brown, Robert E. Lee and the US Marines.
Outdoor
Concert Time: 4:00pm
Location: University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street,
Hagerstown, MD
Contact Name: James Neville or Tom Riford
Contact Number: (301) 791-3132 or (301) 791-3246
Websites: www.washingtoncountyarts.com |
www.marylandmemories.com
Indoor
Presentation Time: 7:00pm
Location: Academy Theatre Banquet & Conference Center, 58 E. Washington St. Hagerstown,
MD 21740
Contact Name:Tom Riford
Contact Number: (301) 791-3246
Websites: www.marylandmemories.com
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