JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM

HARPERS FERRY, WV

The John Brown Wax Museum is located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and is a popular tourist attraction. The museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of John Brown, a prominent abolitionist who led a raid on the Harpers Ferry armory in 1859 in an effort to start a slave rebellion.

The museum features life-size wax figures of John Brown and his followers, as well as exhibits that tell the story of his life, his beliefs, and the events leading up to the raid. The exhibits include historical artifacts, documents, and photos, as well as interactive displays and audio-visual presentations.

Visitors can take a guided tour of the museum, which typically lasts around 30 minutes. During the tour, visitors learn about John Brown's upbringing, his involvement in the Underground Railroad, and his radical beliefs about ending slavery by force. They also learn about the events of the raid on Harpers Ferry and the aftermath, including Brown's trial and execution.

Overall, the John Brown Wax Museum is an informative and engaging attraction that provides visitors with a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in American history. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, or the struggle for civil rights in America.

JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HARPERS FERRY WV. US MID #8405400027

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM

JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM
168 HIGH ST
HARPERS FERRY
WV
25425

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MID # 8405400027
Name JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 39.322859, -77.730176
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 972601
US Census Block: 1003