In October 1859, John Brown and a group of armed resistors descended on Harper's Ferry, West Virginia to take control of the armory. An abolitionist, he hoped local enslaved peoples would join the raid, use the weapons, and use them in the struggle to end of slavery. How should we remember him and his actions? What is John Brown's legacy? The video clips, cultural resources, and art in this collection will help you extend your learning. 

Start by clicking on the first tile in the upper left-hand corner. Then move through the playlist by clicking on the ">" symbol at the bottom of the page. Look for the information and paperclip icons to provide more information about selected resources. As learners progress through the collection, educators and caregivers are encouraged to support student learning by reading the text and participating in the tasks together. There are 16 tiles in this collection.