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Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Please come help with spring clean-up and garden prep! Interested volunteers may call the office for more information.
Sat 11 May
John Brown Day Celebration
Saturday, May 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Our Friends Group, John Brown Lives! Friends of Freedom, will present Spirit of John Brown awards to Dexter Criss, Amy Godine, and The Fadden Family and Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center. This event is free; tickets are required for the reception afterward. for information and tickets for the 5pm reception, please contact info@johnbrownlives.org
Sat 22 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration and Barbecue
Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Barbecue by Papa Duke's Famous North Country BBQ, free admission to grounds, barbecue $8 per person, fun for families.
Fri 28 Jun
The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Kick-Off
Friday, June 28, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Come meet Smokey Bear, Live and In Person! A number of organizations will be present to help kids achieve their badges, which are part of the summer's challenge.
Fri 05 Jul
Unveiling of “Beacon of Hope”: Statue of Harriet Tubman
Friday, July 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The Celebration organized by Friends Group John Brown Lives!, and Lake Placid Public Library, with John Brown Farm, will include a presentation by children's book author and illustrator team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome! Their book "Before She Was Harriet" will be installed as a STORYWALK® by Lake Placid Public Library, and there will be activities geared for young visitors.
Fri 09 Aug
Civil War Encampment
Friday, August 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Interact with Civil War Re-enactors and see what life was like for Civil War Soldiers.
Sat 17 Aug
Adirondack Family Book Festival
Saturday, August 17, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The Adirondack Family Book Festival brings together beloved children's and YA authors and illustrators to meet their readers of all ages, read aloud, and talk about their work. Hands-on art making and discovery are also planned. The event is free and open to all. Join us for a celebration of community, diversity, and storytelling in the beautiful Adirondack mountains! adirondackfamilybookfestival.wordpress.com.