Presentation Frankfort, KY — John had far-reaching repercussions. Join Tim Talbott, coordinator of the Kent Brown’s raid on Harper's Ferry. Kentucky Historical Society’s (KHS) student and teacher outreach programs, as he presents “Principles Opposed to the Public Peace: Kentuckians’ Reactions to John Brown’s Raid,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the Old State Capitol in downtown Frankfort.
In the weeks and months following Brown’s raid, Kentuckians made it well-known that they would not tolerate abolitionist agitation within the state’s borders. Attendees will learn the many ways that this national event affected the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Talbott’s presentation is a History Speaks! event, part of the KHS Highlighting History series which also includes regular Food for Thought programs. History Speaks! presentations are free and open to the public.
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