Who will play famous abolitionist John Brown when he returns to Hudson for the anniversary of Harpers Ferry?
To Paula Moran, abolitionist John Brown ”is the quintessential historic figure” from Summit County. That is just one of the things she has learned about local history after heading the Summit County Historical Society (SCHS) for the past dozen years. Moran, 51, worked her last day Wednesday as executive director of the nonprofit group and will be moving to Maryland and then to Norfolk, Va., to join her husband, Harry P. ”Hank” Lynch, former president and CEO of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. He is now executive director of Nauticus, a marine science museum. Leianne Neff Heppner, curator of the historical society, has been named interim executive director. Moran answered Beacon Journal [Akron, Ohio] questions about Brown, Akron and her hopes for the future of the historical society. Q: What are you proudest of during your time here? A: I am most grateful — I never say proud — for the incredible relationships I have enjoyed, many of whom have assembled to work together for the benefit of
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. — He lost the battle, but started the war. Here, in tiny Harpers Ferry, radical abolitionist John Brown made his last stand against slavery and paid for it with his life. Sixteen months later, the Civil War was under way. In 2011, the United States will kick off a years-long observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. In reality, the commemoration begins this year, with many events — including several in Ohio — recognizing Brown’s pivotal role in riling up the nation for war. Brown’s story begins in Northeast Ohio, where he was raised and lived for many years. It ends 325 miles away in Harpers Ferry, then part of Virginia, where he led an ill-conceived raid against a federal arsenal in October 1859, believing that a slave insurrection throughout the South would follow. What followed, instead, was his execution, triggering conflict for years to come. The picture-perfect town of Harpers Ferry, tucked into a valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was ravaged
Hudson — Former resident and famous (or infamous) abolitionist John Brown will return to town to recall the 150th anniversary of his failed raid of the U. S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry that ignited the Civil War. Beginning Oct. 5, Hudson Cable TV will air an interview by Frank Youngwerth of Good Day in Hudson of John Brown, portrayed by professional actor Neil Thackaberry, co-artistic director of Actors’ Summit theater in downtown Hudson. Thackaberry also will portray John Brown Oct. 17 at the Hudson Library and Historical Society when it hosts the annual convention of the 13th Ohio Underground Railroad Summit, whose members research and document Underground Railroad sites in Ohio. Brown has returned to Hudson to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of his Oct. 16, 1859, raid on Harpers Ferry and subsequent execution on Dec. 2. Sources: http://www.hudsonhubtimes.
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