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Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm (Free Zoom event)
“The Role of African Americans in John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry”
Dr. James M. Paradis. Dr. Paradis teaches at Arcadia University and recently retired from Doane Academy where he served as Dean of the Upper School
and taught for 35 years. He has authored two books on roles played by African Americans in the Civil War. He was historical consultant and narrator for the documentary film, "Black Soldiers in Blue: The Story of Camp William Penn".
He has given many tours of Harpers Ferry. This talk will focus on the roles played by African Americans in planning and carrying out the bold attempt to liberate slaves in Virginia and throughout the South.
James G. Mundy. Historian Emeritus of the Union League Philadelphia and CROHL Board member. This talk will highlight some of the artifacts from Camp William Penn Museum that relate to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid.
To reserve a virtual seat for this event, send an email to pt@usct.org.
You will be sent a link with a password giving you access to the presentation.
This program is funded in part by the Jenkintown Lyceum Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott, 1618 Willow Avenue, La Mott, PA 19027
Visit www.usct.org to learn more about Camp William Penn and to search USCT listings.
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