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May 1 – 31, 2009 – Exhibition, “From the First Shot to the Gallows: Winchester’s Involvement with the John Brown Raid”

Description: Sponsored by the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society, this  exhibit focuses on rare artifacts that tell the story of Winchester’s involvement with the John Brown raid. Free admission.

Time: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
The Hollingsworth Mill
1360 S. Pleasant Valley Road,
Winchester, VA
Contact: Cissy Shull
Contact number: 540-662-6550
Website: www.winchesterhistory.org

   
May 2, 2009 – Rededication of John Brown House

Description: The rededication and grand opening of the John Brown House will include house tours, a public reception and a walking tour of John Brown sites in Chambersburg.

Time: 1:00 P.M.
Location: 225 East King Street, Chambersburg, PA
Contact Name: Ann Hull
Contact Number: (717) 264-1667
Website: http://pafch.tripod.com

 
May 9, 2009 – Music of “Sword of the Spirit”

Description: In observance of John Brown’s 209th birthday, the concert will feature songs based on the story of John Brown, his friends and his supporters. All material written and performed by Greg Artzner and Terry Leonin.

Time: 2:00 P.M.
Location: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Contact Name: Park Information
Contact Number: (304) 535-6029
Website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

   
May 30, 2009 – “Remembering John Brown”

Description: The 128th Anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ Storer College Address on John Brown will feature Fred Morsell’s dramatic presentation of this address.

Time: 1:00 P.M.
Location: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Contact Name: Park Information
Contact Number: (304) 535-6029
Website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm