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John Brown |
- Filed under:
- Civil War People
- Event date:
- Thursday, May 9, 2024 (This event repeats every year)
- Location:
- Torrington, Connecticut
Description:
Born May 9, 1800
John Brown was an abolitionist who unsuccesfully attempted to start a slave rebellion by raiding the federal armory at Harpers Ferry for weapons. He was later hanged for treason by the state of Virginia.