oct 16, 1859 - Harpers Ferry
Description:
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was an effort by abolitionist John Brown to initiate an armed slave revolt in 1859 by taking over a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Brown's party of 22 was defeated by a company of U.S. Marines, led by First Lieutenant Israel Greene.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 16, 1859
Now
~ 164 years ago
