1859
January–March. Conducted a small party of liberated Missouri slaves through the Northwestern States to Canada.
July 3. Appeared at Harper's Ferry. Hired a farm near there. Assembled men and munitions.
October 16. Attacked and captured Harper's Ferry with his band.
October 17. Was attacked by United States forces, wounded, and made prisoner.
October 26. Placed on trial at Charlestown.
November 2. Found guilty.
December 2. John Brown died on the gallows.
