John Brown was a man of action -- a man who would not be deterred from his mission of abolishing slavery. On October 16, 1859, he led 21 men on a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry ...

The manner in which John Brown has been spoken of affords the plainest illustration of these facts. Extravagance in condemnation has been answered by extravagance in praise of his life and deeds.

Abolitionist John Brown wasn't born in Kansas, but made his mark during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War. Today, 165 years after his execution, Brown's violent acts and influence are ...

The 50-page article with illustrations offers new insight into how Brown’s time in Springfield, which early on was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, helped shape his militant ...

March 1, 1857 - John Brown meets with Charles Blair, a blacksmith, regarding the manufacturing of "pikes," or spear-like points, which could be mounted on poles about six feet long. 12. Concord, Mass ...

The song, "John Brown's Body," actually belonged to a young Scotsman in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia who shared the famous abolitionist's name.

An etching of John Brown’s funeral appeared in the Dec. 24, 1859 edition of the New York Illustrated News. Image from Wikimedia Commons Joshua Young had a train to catch.

President Lincoln was a statesman. John Brown was a radical. That’s the traditional view of how each one fought slavery, but it fails to capture the full measure of their devotion.

150 years after the violent abolitionist's execution, some are calling John Brown a national hero. Why his legacy still matters.