This week marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. Many historians claim the raid was the unofficial start of the Civil War. We talk with playwrights and historians about the anniversary and the evolving legacy of John Brown, the man.
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The Anniversary of John Brown's Raid
Listen Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Education, Fiction, History, Military, Music, Performing Arts
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Guests
Greg Artzner
member of Magpie, co-author and producer, "Sword of the Spirit"
Terry Leonino
member of Magpie, co-author of the play, "Sword of the Spirit"
Dennis Frye
Chief Historian, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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