Kennedy Farmhouse (John Brown Raid HQ)

Name: Kennedy Farmhouse (John Brown Raid HQ)
Address: 2406 Chestnut Grove Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, US
Telephone: 301-370-6851

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The farmhouse served as staging area as John Brown and his army prepared for Harpers Ferry raid, during the summer of 1859. National historic landmark.

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2406 Chestnut Grove Rd

Sharpsburg, MD
21782

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Local Phone: 301-370-6851
Fax: 202-537-0887

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Western Maryland

	Admission/Tickets Required Educational Resources Available Family-Friendly Free Parking Group Tour Rates Offered Group-Friendly Student Group-Friendly Tour Length 1 hr

May 11, 2026

Kates9999

Beautiful countryside and an important slice of American history

We were disappointed that the interior isn't open to the public, but we were delighted to roam around the grounds at our leisure. John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry was such an interesting event...

May 15, 2024

Brett L

Unbelievable tour!

We traveled to the Kennedy Farm as part of a weeklong trip from New York tracing John Brown's 1859 journey to Harpers Ferry. We spent a morning at the Farm with Sprigg Lynn, who is an INCREDIBLE...

April 13, 2023

Ralph C

A historic site worthy of a short visit

Really wanted to visit here due to its historical significance. Out of the way but worth it. Building unfortunately looks like it has some exterior decay that needs repair. It was closed so couldn’t...