
Weird, Controversial, and Fake Historical Markers (Part 2)
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Contested Narratives: The Histories of Historical Markers
This chapter explores the life of Hayward Shepherd, the first casualty of John Brown's raid, and the controversies surrounding his commemoration in Harper's Ferry. It also discusses the complexities of historical markers, including the interaction of official narratives with rogue plaques that challenge or misrepresent history.
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