Battle of black jack, 2013 3rd q meeting
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FCHS held its 3rd Quarterly Meeting on October 13, 2013 to re-enact the Battle of Black Jack. John Brown, played by Kerry Altenbernd, explained how the battle came to be between pro-slavery forces led by Captain Henry Clay Pate and abolitionist John Brown. Visitors listened to the re-enactors portray the key figures in the battle and had the opportunity to ask them questions after they stepped out of character.
Battle of black jack, 2013 3rd q meeting
- 1. Battle of Black Jack FCHS 3rd Quarterly Meeting October 13, 2013
- 2. FCHS Director Deborah Barker set the stage for the visit.
- 3. Signing in near the site.
- 4. John Brown, aka Kerry Altenbernd, explaining how the battle came to be. Jeff Quigley as W. B. Brockett, pro-southern lieutenant of Captain Henry Clay Pate, on the right.
- 5. Jeff Quigley as W. B. Brockett brandishing his sword. The ridge above and behind them was where Pates horses and supplies were held.
- 6. FCHS visitors listening to the story of the battle.
- 7. The re-enactors taking questions after the performance. They remove an article of clothing in indicate that they are stepping out of character. Black Jack guide Kathy Quigley in the center.