24 oct. 1859 - Harpers Ferry
Description:
Historically, Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid in 1859, in which he attempted to use the town and the weapons in its Federal Armory (munitions plant) as the base for a slave revolt, planned to expand south into Virginia. At that time and until 1863, it was part of Virginia.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 oct. 1859
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 166 ans