Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry

Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry

From: Jerry Kenney
Length: 00:59:01

One quiet autumn morning the United States was suddenly attacked by a small band of determined men inspired by a charismatic religious fanatic. The emotional response by the entire country to an unprovoked raid, which caused the deaths of innocent civilians, lead the United States to war. The year was 1859, the place was Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and the leader was John Brown. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

59 min. with News...

Promos

Playing: Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
From: Jerry Kenney

John_brown_small

Some of John Brown’s New England supporters were prominent social reformers, individuals who became caught up in a conspiracy they were only later to completely understand. During this drama they come to grips with the fact that their support for John Brown triggered a long, bloody war. Was John Brown a saint or a madman? Were his supporters heroes or traitors?

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the raid, public radio station WYSO 91.3 FM and the Living History Theatre, in YellowSprings, Ohio present this original radio drama. The drama takes place during the weeks between Brown's capture and his execution, when the entire nation held its breath and slowly made its judgment.

Playing: Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
From: Jerry Kenney

John_brown_small

Some of John Brown’s New England supporters were prominent social reformers, individuals who became caught up in a conspiracy they were only later to completely understand. During this drama they come to grips with the fact that their support for John Brown triggered a long, bloody war. Was John Brown a saint or a madman? Were his supporters heroes or traitors?

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the raid, public radio station WYSO 91.3 FM and the Living History Theatre, in YellowSprings, Ohio present this original radio drama. The drama takes place during the weeks between Brown's capture and his execution, when the entire nation held its breath and slowly made its judgment.

Playing: Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
From: Jerry Kenney

John_brown_small

Some of John Brown’s New England supporters were prominent social reformers, individuals who became caught up in a conspiracy they were only later to completely understand. During this drama they come to grips with the fact that their support for John Brown triggered a long, bloody war. Was John Brown a saint or a madman? Were his supporters heroes or traitors?

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the raid, public radio station WYSO 91.3 FM and the Living History Theatre, in YellowSprings, Ohio present this original radio drama. The drama takes place during the weeks between Brown's capture and his execution, when the entire nation held its breath and slowly made its judgment.

Piece Description

Some of John Brown’s New England supporters were prominent social reformers, individuals who became caught up in a conspiracy they were only later to completely understand. During this drama they come to grips with the fact that their support for John Brown triggered a long, bloody war. Was John Brown a saint or a madman? Were his supporters heroes or traitors?

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the raid, public radio station WYSO 91.3 FM and the Living History Theatre, in YellowSprings, Ohio present this original radio drama. The drama takes place during the weeks between Brown's capture and his execution, when the entire nation held its breath and slowly made its judgment.

Timing and Cues

Piece Audio Version

FULL PROGRAM :00 - 58:30

59 min. with News Hole Version

BILLBOARD :00 - :59
NEWS CUTAWAY 1:00 - 6:00
PROGRAM 6:01 - 59:00

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