16 oct. 1859 - John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry. October 16, 1859
Description:
On the evening of October 16, 1859 John Brown, a staunch abolitionist, and a group of his supporters left their farmhouse hide-out en route to Harpers Ferry. Descending upon the town in the early hours of October 17th, Brown and his men captured prominent citizens and seized the federal armory and arsenal.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 oct. 1859
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 165 ans