Raid on Harper's Ferry (oct 16, 1859 – oct 18, 1859)
Description:
John Brown was an abolitionist and planned a revolt on Harper's Ferry in West Virginia. He and his band overran the place on the night of October 16, 1859. His raid was unsuccessful and ended with 10 of his men being killed, and himself being tried for treason and executed.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 16, 1859
oct 18, 1859
~ 2 days