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Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Civil War
National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA | Get Directions »
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz lectures on the electrifying tale of a man and a mission that changed the course of American history. Plotted in secret and launched in the dark, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry ruptured the union between North and South. Yet few Americans know the true story of the militant idealists who invaded Virginia before the Civil War. The lecture, “Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Civil War” is based on Horwitz’s acclaimed book by the same name that takes an unblinking look at a nation on the brink of explosive conflict. A book signing will follow. Admission is free. The lecture is part of a series on the Civil War, and is made possible by Ruby W. Linn.
Event Details
| Where | National Heritage Museum 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 2:00 pm–3:00 pm |
| Website | http://www.nationalheritagemuseum.org/ |
| Phone | 781-861-6226 |
| pkienle@monh.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About National Heritage Museum
Opened in 1975 by the Freemasons, National Heritage Museum offers a variety of exhibits, programs and family friendly special events covering American life across four centuries. The museum also has an auditorium with a capacity of 394 that can be rented by the general public. Contact the museum for more information.
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