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Annie Brown: The Forgotten Conspirator

Posted on March 31, 2018 by juliemujic

In my Civil War class, I have students read Tony Horwitz’s book, Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid that Sparked the Civil War, to learn about John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. Many Civil War readers know Horwitz best from his initial … Continue reading →

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Modern Photography: Returning to Harpers Ferry

Posted on March 2, 2017 by juliemujic

In April 2014, I took students on a trip to Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry. I was so moved by my time in Harpers Ferry – by its physical beauty, the layers of history there, the way the town … Continue reading →

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