John Brown Farm State Historic Site
115 John Brown Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
- General Information: (518) 523-3900
On the night of October 16, 1859, Brown and his followers assaulted the U.S. Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, planning to use the captured arms in an extensive campaign for the liberation of the slaves in the South. Brown was captured on October 18, 1859, imprisoned at Charlestown, Virginia, tried by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and hanged on December 2, 1859. His body was returned to North Elba and was buried in front of his home on December 8, 1859. The remains of several of Brown's followers, who fought and died at Harper's Ferry, were moved to this small graveyard in 1899.
Brown's final prophesy--"I, John Brown, am quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood. I had, as I now think, vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed it might be done,"--was soon to be realized in the Civil War.
Hours of Operation
- May through October:Open six days 10am-5pm, Closed TuesdayHouse Tours offered on the hour, 10am-4pmGrounds open daily, dawn to duskNovember through April:Visitor Center/Barn Exhibits Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm (Closed Sunday and Monday)Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk.House tours by appointment, please call park office.
Fees & Rates
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- Admission
- Admission to the historic house is free.$75.00 fee for tour buses.
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Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Saturday, August 9, 2025 until Monday, August 11, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Re-enactments
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
- Tours