Existing comment:
Enginehouse Doors
Portions of these doors are believed to have been on the enginehouse when Brown, his compatriots and their hostages were holed-up there in October 1859.
Slave with Pike:
Brown intended to supply slaves with pikes until they were trained to use the Harpers Ferry weapons. When slaves did not join Brown's undertaking, slaveholders claimed that African-Americans were "happy" with their lot. Slaves, aware that opposition would result in severe retribution and jeopardize loved-ones, remained silent. |