Allison-Antrim Museum \; will hold its monthly speaker meeting on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, in the German Bank Barn beginning at 7 p.m. \; \;The facility is wheelchair accessible.
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\n\nHistorian Roger Swartz will present a PowerPoint on John Brown&rsquo\;s raid of Harper&rsquo\;s Ferry 167 years ago on October 18\, 1859. \;How did Brown&rsquo\;s men take over Harper&rsquo\;s Ferry and the Federal arsenal. Find out how the U.S. Marines\, under the command of Army Col. Robert E. Lee\, subdued the short-lived rebellion and hear about the sensational trial and Brown&rsquo\;s last days in Charles Town\, Virginia (now West Virginia).
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\n\nRoger Swartz\, Keedysville\, MD\, is owner of R.G. Swartz &\; Associates\, offering historical services\, workshop offerings\, and historical products to educational institutions and historical organizations. He and his wife reside in Keedysville\, MD.
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\n\nSwartz is author of two nationally acclaimed books dealing with the frontier history of Pennsylvania during the American Revolution: Frankstown: Anatomy of an Ambush and The Battle of Fort Freeland\, July 28\, 1779.
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\n\nThere is no admission fee for the speaker&rsquo\;s meeting\, but donations are greatly appreciated and will be credited toward Allison-Antrim Museum&rsquo\;s annual speakers&rsquo\; series.
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\n\nParking is on Ridge Avenue or South Allison Street. \;For more information\, please visit: www.greencastlemuseum.org\, Facebook\, or call 717-597-9010.
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\n\nAllison-Antrim Museum is open Wednesday to Friday\, from noon to 4 pm and on Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
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