We had gone to the Undergournd RR museum by Ausable Chasm and heard about John Brown, so when we passed a sign we were curious and went in. The ski jumps can be seen from the farm, so that in itself is cool. The farm...More

My dad and I are major history buffs, so when I was in Lake Placid for figure skating training camp, we decided that we had to visit the John Brown Farm. In general, this was a very nice park. It has a lot of walking...More

Stopped to see what was here, and it was worth the stop. If you like history, you can read and visit John Browns grave and some others. Interesting history! We walked around the barn and there is a small fee to go into the house,...More

John Brown was a very complex man. On the one hand he was a murderer but on the other hand he died for a cause greater than himself, freedom for slaves. There is a lot to see at the farm including his grave site where...More

We didn't go inside the house which I think you can, but just walking though the gravesite and grounds was a fine experience. I learned a lot I didn't know about Brown and his family. I had been to Harper's Ferry and this visit completed...More

While visiting Lake Placid, I am glad I swung to the edge of town to see this hidden gem of history. Think what you might if his tactics, he was a man of principles. I was struck how he got around Ohio/Connecticut/Kansas/Virginia and his resting...More

It was cold and windy with occasional rain, but still an interesting visit. The home was closed but we walked the grounds and read the informational plaques. The grave site was interesting. Can see the whole area in about 30 min. and so close to...More

Wasn't a lot to see in the winter as everything was covered in 2 feet of snow. Would come back in the summer, stunning views and easy to get to.

We visited John Brown's farm many times. Our one daughter had done a report on John Brown's life so it was so nice to be able to experience his farm first hand! Our grandchildren have also enjoyed our visits to the farm.

We snow shoed to the John Brown Site and the trails are beautiful !!! Although the Site was closed there was a very informative tour that you could take on your phone..Well worth the trip !!