2007 Osawatomie Reenactment


John Brown and his men were attacked at this site on August 30, 1856, by Missourian General John Reid and 250 men. Brown and his men fled across the river. The raiders then sacked and burned the town.

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The slavers approach John Brown and his men.
photo taken September 15, 2007
2007 Osawatomie 01

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The battle begins.
photo taken September 15, 2007
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The battle rages on.
photo taken September 15, 2007
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The reenactors from both sides pose for the camera.
photo taken September 15, 2007
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