John Brown's capture of Harper's Ferry

Description of the events of John Brown’s capture after the raid on Harper’s Ferry by Robert E. Lee and his subsequent trial and execution in Virginia.
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1938-08-21
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1850’s
  • Harper’s Ferry
  • Virginia
Identifier: Fe-BEN-John Brown Family-26

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

“John Brown's capture of Harper's Ferry.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1938-08-21. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/136475. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.