jan 2, 1859 - John Brown and Harper's Ferry
Description:
Harper's Ferry is in West Virginia, and is a National Historic Monument. John Brown was an abolitionist who raided Harper's Ferry for weapons. The outcome resulted in a 3 way split in the US. The South realized the North was aggressively trying to stop slavery. Harper's Ferry was a military arsenal.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 1859
Now
~ 166 years ago