Clearing the Sky: John Brown's Raid and the Trial that Split the Nation, Part 2

Park Event · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Maryland, Virginia · Oct 25, 2026 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM

Join a Ranger for a special 2-part program marking the 165th Anniversary of John Brown's Raid. Please see the separate listing at 11:00 for Part 1.

Part 2 will begin at 1:30PM at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town, site of John Brown's trial. The tour concludes at the site of Brown’s execution and the Jefferson County Museum, featuring artifacts such as the wagon that transported Brown to his hanging. The program will conclude at 2:30PM.

This 2-part guided program will include a total of 1 mile of walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend comfortable walking shoes. There are restaurants in very close walking distance in the historic Harpers Ferry Lower Town and in downtown Charles Town where visitors can get lunch during the break.

Parking

Parking in Charles Town may be found behind the Jefferson County Museum at 200 E Washington St, or at the municipal lot beside 114 W Liberty Street, both in Charles Town, WV 25414.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).