Episode 4: How to Move West in 1855/How to Win an Election in Kansas

We follow John Brown’s five sons as they make the harrowing voyage west to make a new home in Kansas. Then we follow the first-hand accounts in three different Kansas towns as pro-slavery forces make their first attack in what will become known as Bleeding Kansas.

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Episode 3: Bad Timing/The Trial of Anthony Burns/A Boston Ballad, By Walt Whitman

In this episode we find out the whereabouts of ‘Ol John Brown; the fate of Anthony Burns; and we hear an obscure poem by Walt Whitman inspired by the events which take place during this episode. Please enjoy!

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