John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The former home and burial place of abolitionist leader John Brown, with mountains rising behind it; a small site for learning about American history before the Civil War.
John Brown moved to this farm in 1849 and took part in the 'Timbuktu' scheme to help freed Black people settle here. He was executed in 1859 after raiding the armory at Harpers Ferry, and was buried here. The site preserves the farmhouse, the grave and a memorial statue, and guided tours of the farmhouse are available. Trails in the grounds offer views toward the peaks near Mount Marcy, and the site is next to the Olympic ski jumps. Entry to the grounds is free, and the farmhouse tour carries a small fee.
Opening hours
Grounds open sunrise to sunset; farmhouse about Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
- Lake Placid Olympic Center & Olympic Museum
- Mirror Lake & Main Street
- Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex
- Lake Placid (lake) Boat Tours
- Adirondak Loj, Heart Lake & Mount Jo
- Cascade Mountain
- Avalanche Lake