2008 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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CW Reenactment Series
2008 Osawatomie 05
The local militia prepares to respond to the attack of the pro-slavery forces.
photo taken September 21, 2008
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CW Reenactment Series
2008 Osawatomie 06
"load cannon!"
photo taken September 21, 2008
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CW Reenactment Series
2008 Osawatomie 07
"Fire!"
photo taken September 21, 2008
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CW Reenactment Series
2008 Osawatomie 08
"Fire!"
photo taken September 21, 2008
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