Social Studies Field Trips
Kennedy House
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Kennedy House | |||
| STREET: Southlawn Farm, 13701 Deakins La. | |||
| CITY: Darnstown | STATE: MD | ZIP: | COUNTY: Jefferson |
| PHONE: Write to arrange tour. | FEES: None, but donation welcome. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: By appointment | |||
| GRADES: 4 | UNITS: MD History |
| CONTACT: Capt. South T. Lynn | PHONE: Contact by writing first! Then 202-537-8900 (after written communication) |
| TYPE: Historic house | FEES: Donation of $50 to the John Brown Historical Foundation |
| DAYS: By appointment | HOURS: By appointment |
| LUNCH: Grassy area beside house | |
| GROUP SIZE: Unlimited, groups of 10 tour house at one time | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: No | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 15 min. per group | |
DESCRIPTION: This house is designated a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a completely restored two-story log farm house, furnished appropriately for 1859. It served as the temporary residence for three and a half months for John Brown and his army of 21 abolitionists. Here Brown and his army ate, slept, and made their weapons. It was the staging area for their raid on Harperžs Ferry. Students see wax figures of Brown, his one son and one daughter. A good example of a log house, and a good place to visit prior to Harper's Ferry.
To make arrangements, write to:
Captain South T. LynnIn the letter, provide as much specific information about the nature of your group as possible: size, curriculum focus, reason for wishing to visit the John Brown House, etc.
Southland Farm
13701 Deakins Lane
Darnestown, MD 20874
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Last updated on Oct. 2, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us