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Encountering John Brown exhibit grand opening
January 13, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
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The exhibit Encountering John Brown will be celebrated with a grand opening to the public on Saturday, January 13, at 1 p.m.
The Grand Opening will be celebrated with light refreshments and is included with paid admission. This is a good opportunity to see the exhibit material that uncovers the history of the man who helped ignite the American Civil War. Join the excitement as the Honey Springs Battlefield site in Checotah officially opens Encountering John Brown to the public!
The display will provide important historical connections between John Brown and those who later fought at the Battle of Honey Springs on July 17, 1863. The exhibit will be displayed inside the Honey Springs Visitor Center until March 16, 2024. Encountering John Brown was developed, designed, built, and toured by Overland Traveling Exhibit. Founding institutions include the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas.
Experience the historical narrative, firsthand accounts, and vivid illustrations of Americans, from widely recognized to largely unknown, whose lives were altered by their encounters with Brown through the expressive portraits by artist Brad Sneed.
Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH.
