Abolitionist John Brown’s ties to the Adirondacks, why it matters today Updated Oct 22, 2020 A statue of abolitionist John Brown at the John Brown Farm, a state historic site, in North Elba near Lake Placid. By David Figura | dfigura@nyup.com The recent release of “The Good Lord Bird,” a TV [...]
North country to gather for violin vigil in Adirondacks to honor Black lives By ELLIS GIACOMELLI egiacomelli@wdt.net Aug 28, 2020 Updated Aug 29, 2020 The Memorial Field for Black Lives sits beyond the statue of abolitionist John Brown at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in North Elba. A vigil for [...]
John Brown Lives! invites you to a gathering on Sunday, July 5th from 5-7 PM at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site. WANDER STAY DEDICATION REFLECTION READING Frederick Douglass' speech July 5th, 1852 "what to the Negro is the Fourth of July" A CALL FOR COMPASSION AND ACTION for [...]
“Juneteenth” at the John Brown Farm John Brown Lives! will join the Black Lives Matter movement calling upon people and communities of good faith around the country to commemorate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, by inviting the public to gather from 4-6pm at the John Brown Farm State Historic [...]
