This Outlook program focuses on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (previously Virginia). The first section explores the birth and history of this pre-civil war, industrial town. The second section focuses on the abolitionist, John Brown, and his raid on the armory and town of Harpers Ferry. Produced by Bob Wilkinson, Cecelia Mason, and Larry Dowling.
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Broadcasting, W. V. P. (2025, August 12). Harpers Ferry and John Brown. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3346/harpers-ferry-and-john-brown/
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Broadcasting, West Virginia Public. "Harpers Ferry and John Brown." World History Encyclopedia, August 12, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3346/harpers-ferry-and-john-brown/.
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Broadcasting, West Virginia Public. "Harpers Ferry and John Brown." World History Encyclopedia, 12 Aug 2025, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3346/harpers-ferry-and-john-brown/.
