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    The Empty Coffin: John Brown and Philadelphia

    The Empty Coffin: John Brown and Philadelphia

    Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    December 2, 2009


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    December 2 marks the 150th anniversary of the hanging of John Brown, a radical abolitionist who organized a raid on an arsenal in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. After his death, John Brown’s body traveled through Philadelphia. The mayor worried about riots in the streets, so a plan was devised to sneak Brown’s body away safely. Learn about this story and commemorate the anniversary of this pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights. The guest speaker will be Dr. Louis A. DeCaro Jr., author of Fire from the Midst of You: A Religious Life of John Brown. After the lecture, guests can view original documents from the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the Library Company of Philadelphia, including John Brown’s will. 


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        Historical Society of Pennsylvania

        1300 Locust Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19107

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        Tickets: Free

        Info Phone: 215-732-6200 ext. 214

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        Dates:
        December 2, 2009

        Times:
        6 pm

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