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Have you ever visited the John Brown Monument in Akron? Here is an opportunity. The Summit County Historical Society, the John Brown Institute, the Akron Bicentennial Commission and the Akron Zoo are ...
AKRON, Ohio – The Summit County Historical Society will soon host a hike to the John Brown Monument followed by a ceremony that highlights the abolitionist’s life. The event, slated for May 9 ...
John Brown was a man of action -- a man who would not be deterred from his mission of abolishing slavery. On October 16, 1859, he led 21 men on a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry ...
Have you ever visited the John Brown Monument in Akron? Here is an opportunity. Events include a free hike to the memorial at 3:30 p.m. May 9 at the zoo entrance at 505 Euclid Ave. The monument ...