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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Presents “John Brown and Frederick Douglass: A Legacy of Freedom” to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
May 14, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) invites you to join “John Brown and Frederick Douglass: A Legacy of Freedom” on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Discover the powerful connection between Harpers Ferry and two influential abolitionists who shared a commitment to ending slavery, but pursued different paths in their fight for freedom in the United States.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.
