The Time Trial of John Brown casts audience members in the role of jurors who decide how John Brown should be remembered in American history. In this overview, members of the Museum's theater department discuss the program's goals and development. This video was created by Kent Chadwick, in partnership with the American University School of Communication. The Museum's award-winning historical theater educational programs are made possible through Goldman, Sachs & Co. A lesson plan for teachers on this program is available here: http://historyexplorer.si.edu/video/johnbrown/Time_Trial_of_John_Brown.pdf Learn more on our blog: http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/2011/09/how-should-john-brown-be-remembered.html