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1 – 30, 2009 – Exhibition, “From the First Shot
to the Gallows: Winchester’s Involvement with the John Brown
Raid”
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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 |
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| June
1 - 30, 2009 –Exhibition, “A Militia, A Medical
College, and A Judge: Winchester’s Connection to the John Brown
Raid” |
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Description:This exhibit, designed by and for students, focuses on Winchester’s connection to the John Brown Raid. Free admission. Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00
PM, Daily except major holidays. |
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| June
7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 – “In the Footsteps of John Brown”
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| Description: Join a park ranger and discover that John Brown's Raid actually covered several miles, over 30 buildings and hundreds of people. Discover some of these places and people on this two hour, two mile walking tour of Harpers Ferry. Time: 11:00 A.M. |
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| June 17, 2009 – (tentative date) Tri-State unveiling of John Brown Driving Tour | |
| June 25-26, 2009 - Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Kickoff | |
| Description: The inaugural kickoff of the Virginia Sesquicentennial ACW Signature Tour Series will include tours, programs, receptions and a joint Virginia/West Virginia Sesquicentennial press conference. Time: TBA |
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| June 27, 2009 –Tour of the John Blessing House | |
Description: John Frederick Blessing was a local baker and confectioner who befriended John Brown during his imprisonment in Charles Town. Prior to his execution, Brown inscribed and presented his jailhouse Bible to Blessing. The Blessing house is now owned by the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society. Currently the house is not open to the public on a regular basis. Join a guide for a special sesquicentennial tour of the John Blessing house. Time: 10:00 A.M.
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| June 28, 2009 – John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town, Jefferson County | |
| Description: Join a guide for a two-hour walking tour of John Brown related sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society. Time: 2:00 P.M.
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| June 30, 2009 – John Brown at Hagerstown | |
| Description: 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 Leonino. Time: TBALocation: University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD Contact Name: Kevin Moriarty Contact Number: (301) 791-3132 Website: http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com |
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