The Brown siblings were often visited by locals in Pasadena and admired for their abolitionist work. In 1889, Owen Brown died of pneumonia and his funeral was reported to have been attended by ...

On Dec. 2, 1859, a well-known abolitionist was hung. John Brown was known for his raid on Harpers Ferry. His advance on the town started on the evening of Oct. 16, 1859, when he captured two slave ...

Abolitionist John Brown wasn't born in Kansas, but made his mark during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War. Today, 165 years after his execution, Brown's violent acts and influence are ...

On a hill above Altadena named Little Round Top, a grave stood for 136 years as the community below it blossomed. Here lay the remains of Owen Brown, son of the legendary abolitionist John Brown.

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.— Almost a 165 years ago, Abolitionist Leader John Brown raided the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry to make a stand against slavery and the “Voices of Harpers Ferry: ...

Owen Brown's father, John, was a white radical abolitionist who dedicated his life to the destruction of slavery. He led a raid at Harpers Ferry with the goal of igniting a revolt against slavery ...

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 ...

Higginson, who lived from Dec. 22, 1823, to May 9, 1911, was a Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician and soldier. ... who supported John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.