“The Affair at Harper’s Ferry”
In the middle of the night on October 16, 1859, twenty-one men led by militant abolitionist John Brown made their way …
Fortunes Made and Lost: The Panic of 1857
August 24th is an important day in the economic history of Ohio and of the nation–on this date in 1857, the New …
“Pity Draws Over It a Veil”
Most Americans have spent this week celebrating our national holiday of Independence Day, but the early days of July also mark a …
Mount Vernon Civil War-Era Newspapers Now Online!
This week, we’re featuring a guest post from John Chidester, Director of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Enjoy! …
