oct 16, 1859 - John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
Description:
John Brown and 19 others attempted a raid on Harper's Ferry Virginia to capture weapons and distribute them among slaves to start a slave revolt. Brown and his supporters were captured and tried for treason before being hung. Brown's actions help to start the Civil War by raising tensions between the North and South and serving as a martyr for the North.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 16, 1859
Now
~ 165 years ago