John Brown Farm State Historic Site

New York State Historic Site · Essex County

CountyEssex
CampingDay use only
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About John Brown Farm State Historic Site

The home and grave of abolitionist John Brown, high in the Adirondacks at North Elba. It was from here he set out for the raid on the U.S. Arsenal at Harper's Ferry on 16 October 1859.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

Admission to the historic house is free. $75.00 fee for tour buses.

Hours

May through October:

Open six days 10am-5pm, Closed Tuesday

House Tours offered on the hour, 10am-4pm

Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk

November through April:

Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Visitor Center/Barn Exhibits Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm (Closed Sunday and Monday)

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone518-523-3900

Address115 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946

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