ELIZABETHTOWN — “John Brown’s Holy War” will screen at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adirondack History Museum Film Series. Admission is free.
This is a documentary that explores the life, ideology and crusade of abolitionist John Brown. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the film examines how Brown’s unwavering belief in the moral righteousness of ending slavery drove him to radical action — culminating in the infamous raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. Through dramatic reenactments, expert analysis, and historical accounts, “John Brown’s Holy War” portrays Brown as both a visionary and a fanatic — hailed as a martyr by some and a terrorist by others.
For more information, visit www.adkhistorymuseum.org or call 518-873-6466.