• When:  Sunday, February 22, 2026;  3:00 PM
• Where:  Zoom
• Who:  Dr. James M. Paradis, James G. Mundy

The Role of African Americans in John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry

This talk will focus on the roles played by African Americans in planning and carrying out the bold attempt to liberate slaves in Virginia and throughout the South.

Dr. Paradis teaches at Arcadia University and recently retired from Doane Academy where he served as Dean of the Upper School and taught for 35 years. He has authored two books on roles played by African Americans in the Civil War. He was historical consultant and narrator for the documentary film, Black Soldiers in Blue: The Story of Camp William Penn. He has given many tours of Harpers Ferry.

Artifacts from Camp William Penn Museum that Relate to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid

This talk will highlight some of the artifacts from Camp William Penn Museum that relate to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid.

James G. Mundy is the Historian Emeritus of the Union League Philadelphia and CROHL Board member.

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NOTE: To reserve a virtual seat for this event send an email to pt@usct.org. You will be sent a link with a password giving you access to the presentation.

We look forward to having you join us.

This program is funded in part by the Jenkintown Lyceum.