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Sat 21 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
FREE, open to the public celebration at John Brown Farm with speakers, music, art, and children's activities and games. There will be a barbecue ($) by Papa Duke's! Come join the celebration which follows an Underground Railroad sites driving tour by the North Star UGRR Museum (register with them for the driving tour only)
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
Hike of the month: The Potato Field Loop
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
A free walking tour past our historic gardens and ascent of ~150 ft to the edge of the fields on the loop; approximately 2 miles total distance. (Moderate) Registration requested, call or text 518-806-9719
Registration: Not required
Sat 09 Aug
Civil War Encampment Weekend
Saturday, August 9, 2025 until Monday, August 11, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Soldier re-enactors, demonstrations, sutler. Free family-friendly, and open to the public.
Registration: Not required
Sat 16 Aug
Adirondack Family Book Festival
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Sponsored by the Lake Placid Public Library, John Brown Lives, The Bookstore Plus, and the Office of Parks. Free family fun: participate in sessions with children's book authors and illustrators, engage in fun activities, meet and speak with your favorite authors and learn about your favorite books.
Registration: Not required