• The Sellout of Harper's Ferry Station: The Difficult Case of Heyward Shepherd

  • Jan 17 2023
  • Length: 44 mins
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The Sellout of Harper's Ferry Station: The Difficult Case of Heyward Shepherd

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    In this episode, Lou takes on the difficult theme of Heyward Shepherd, the black porter who was mortally wounded by John Brown's men during the Harper's Ferry raid, on the night of October 16, 1859. Reviewing the initial incidents of the raid, Lou considers the conventional narrative of Shepherd's demise, but then takes a sharp left turn: was Heyward Shepherd really a victim, or did his own actions instigate his shooting? And what was Heyward Shepherd trying to do when he was shot by one of Brown's raiders? The conclusion drawn from looking at the evidence may surprise you, and although it's an exceedingly sad story, it is always better that the truth of the incident be known--especially because it is also useful in understanding the developments in later years that typified the resurgence white supremacy after the demise of Reconstruction. To no surprise, Heyward Shepherd has a part in that story too.

    Guest music: "Mystery Train" by Michael J. Sheehy, from the album, "Ill Gotten Gains"
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