This summer and into the fall there will be a slew of events throughout the Harper's Ferry region commemorating the 150th anniversary of Captain John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, celebrating the greatest American not to have his own holiday.
QuoteFour states and four counties have begun preparations to commemorate the 2009 Sesquicentennial Anniversary of abolitionist John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The John Brown 150th Anniversary Quad-State Committee, comprised of various historians and officials from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, are planning and coordinating a range of commemoration events. Officials responsible for organizing the commemorations say that events will include re-enactments, dramatic productions, art exhibits, academic lectures, special tours and much more.
http://www.johnbrownraid.org/index.php
http://abolitionist-john-brown.blogspot.com/
QuoteJohn Brown Remembered Symposium
October 14-17, 2009
http://www.harpersferryhistory.org/johnbrown/index.htm
Who wants to go this fall? Punch will be served.
Lettow77: not invited.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 22, 2009, 05:28:52 AM
Lettow77: not invited.
But we could lynch him so he can see the aspects of being a runaway negro?!
Quote from: katmai on April 22, 2009, 05:35:56 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 22, 2009, 05:28:52 AM
Lettow77: not invited.
But we could lynch him so he can see the aspects of being a runaway negro?!
Actually, I was planning to reenact the March to the Sea through interpretive dance on him.
I'd go if I were in the US.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 22, 2009, 05:37:32 AM
Quote from: katmai on April 22, 2009, 05:35:56 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 22, 2009, 05:28:52 AM
Lettow77: not invited.
But we could lynch him so he can see the aspects of being a runaway negro?!
Actually, I was planning to reenact the March to the Sea through interpretive dance on him.
Would it involve a baseball bat?
Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 22, 2009, 05:27:09 AM
Who wants to go this fall? Punch will be served.
We do have to do a Languish meet in Harper's Ferry.
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
Sorry, Marti, but this is talking about Harper's Ferry, not Harper's Fairy.
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
No gays or dogs allowed.
If I have any traveling to do for work this fall, I'll definitely arrange for it to be then. I'm fairly sure I'll be in the area in August though.
Quote from: Queequeg on April 22, 2009, 11:50:54 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 22, 2009, 08:22:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
No gays or dogs allowed.
Lol have you been reading about Russian parks?
No. It is a modification of the old sign bars and shops used to have in port cities.
No Dogs or Sailors allowed.
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 22, 2009, 02:28:20 PM
Quote from: Queequeg on April 22, 2009, 11:50:54 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 22, 2009, 08:22:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
No gays or dogs allowed.
Lol have you been reading about Russian parks?
No. It is a modification of the old sign bars and shops used to have in port cities.
No Dogs or Sailors allowed.
"No dogs or Irish", also. :D
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 22, 2009, 02:28:20 PM
Quote from: Queequeg on April 22, 2009, 11:50:54 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 22, 2009, 08:22:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
No gays or dogs allowed.
Lol have you been reading about Russian parks?
No. It is a modification of the old sign bars and shops used to have in port cities.
No Dogs or Sailors allowed.
"ALL GAMBLERS AND FANCY WOMEN MUST SIGN UP WITH CAPTAIN BEFORE BOAT LEAVES"
:D
Quote from: grumbler on April 22, 2009, 08:07:11 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
Sorry, Marti, but this is talking about Harper's Ferry, not Harper's Fairy.
LOL, Touche', and angry at myself for not thinking of it first, dammit.
Quote from: grumbler on April 22, 2009, 08:07:11 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 22, 2009, 06:10:57 AM
I'd go if I were in the US.
Sorry, Marti, but this is talking about Harper's Ferry, not Harper's Fairy.
Hey now. Martinus has just seen North and South. He feels that makes him the greatest living expert on American history.
Wouldn't mind going back to Harper's Ferry again. I don't remember when exactly we went there, but my stepfather was still alive, so it was at least 30 years agao.
Don't know if I can make it this fall, though.
I been. Very scenic. You can see instantly why the place was indefensible. Good spot for innertubing I've heard.