Name: Henry Box Brown by Not Even Past
Duration: 11 min
Description: Inside he hung feet-side-up, his temples throbbing, his head near to bursting. The box was addressed to Philadelphia—or, put another way, to freedom. Read more here: http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Brown_Henry_Box_ca_1815

Inside he hung feet-side-up, his temples throbbing, his head near to bursting. The box was addressed to Philadelphia—or, put another way, to freedom. Read more here: http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Brown_Henry_Box_ca_1815

Henry Box Brown

Not Even Past is produced by Encyclopedia Virginia, an authoritative online resource about Virginia history published by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Hosted by the encyclopedia’s editor, Brendan Wolfe, it will be for history lovers but also for people who just love a good story. In each episode, Wolfe combs through the encyclopedia looking for the most interesting people and the most provocative questions.  This podcast is produced by Miranda Bennett.