The parts of this website which I find particularly useful are the following:
I. The Film & More
In the "Reference" section, check out the transcripts of interviews with four historians.
II. Special Features
History of the famous song: "John Brown's Body
John Brown's Failures
III. Timeline of events in John Brown's life
IV. Map coded to 19 events in John Brown's life
V. People & Events
"The Secret Six" who supported Brown's abolitionist cause
"The Harpers Ferry Raid"
VI. Teacher's Guide
Make your choice from several wonderful suggestions.
Kudos and Website review:
John Brown's Holy War: American Experience
http://teachinghistory.org/history-content/website-reviews/23405
Best of History Web Sites: http://www.besthistorysites.net/
On my Learning Professor wiki, this website fits within the following U.S. History survey course module:
http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/The+1850s
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