Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson
The abolitionist who backed John Brown is the focus of May 19 lecture
Herald-Mail Media | Friday, May 16, 2025
A lecture on abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson will be held on May 19 at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown. Historian Richard Smith will discuss Higginson's contributions to the anti-slavery movement and women's rights, including his ties to notable figures and his role during the Civil War. This event, emphasizing Higginson's legacy in local history, connects to nearby Harpers Ferry, where Higginson was involved in the militant abolitionist cause alongside John Brown.
