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Wrap up Black History Month with the riveting account of five African-Americans that joined with John Brown for the 1859 raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.
Five African-Americans chose to join the messianic army of John Brown to incite slave insurrection at Harpers Ferry, October 16-18, 1859. Their stories have all but been lost to history.
Local historian Paul Goebbel will tell us how these brave souls arrived at the decision to join John Brown and put their fates in his hands.
Please register online, by visiting the branch, calling 330.724.2126.
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