Commenters reflect on uses for abolitionist’s site By Gwendolyn Craig Commenters on plans for John Brown Farm offered an eclectic mix of visions for the historic site named for the abolitionist. A Brown relative, a state politician, multiple … [Read more...] about Gardens, trails and visitor centers imagined for John Brown Farm
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State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm
Public encouraged to provide ideas for historic site By Gwendolyn Craig State agencies and John Brown Lives!, a nonprofit organization focused on human rights and education, are taking a close look at John Brown Farm and what its future could … [Read more...] about State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm
Finding Timbuctoo
How a nonprofit, archeologist and filmmaker came together to showcase a little-known Adirondack settlement By Holly Riddle John Brown Farm State Historic Site sits at the end of an out-of-the-way road outside Lake Placid, overshadowed by the … [Read more...] about Finding Timbuctoo
Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm
Advocates reflect on welcoming strategies at historic site anniversary and Juneteenth celebration By Brandon Loomis It was the mountains, woods and trails that first drew Benita Law-Diao to the Adirondack Park a few decades ago. It didn’t … [Read more...] about Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm