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Remembering the Niagara Movement: A Pilgrimage to John Brown’s Fort
August 19, 2012, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Harper's Ferry
Harper's ferry, WV
Harper's ferry, WV
Retrace the 1906 footsteps of the men and women of the Niagara Movement during a commemorative ranger guided walk to the 1906 site of the John Brown Fort. The ceremony will include music, historic readings and a memorial roll call of the members of the Niagara Movement.
Following the pilgrimage, a non-denominational memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Curtis Freewill Baptist Church in Harpers Ferry.
Those wishing to participate should drive directly to the Murphy Farm and then to the church.
For further information, call Harpers Ferry National Historical Park at 304-535-6029.