The Kennedy Farm is a lovely National Historic Landmark property in southern Washington County which is historically noted as the planning site of radical abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. The farmhouse, which is also known as John Brown's Headquarters, was occupied by Brown and his co-conspirators for three months while they planned an attack on a federal armory as part of an attempted slave rebellion. Though Brown's rebellion was a failure and he was executed for his crimes, the attempted raid is noted today as a major galvanizing force in anti-slavery positions leading to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Today, the farm is open to the public as an historic site and memorial, returned to its 19th-century condition by the Black Elks nonprofit organization. It is open to the public for guided tours by appointment, showcasing restored historic rooms and decor in its two-story structure.
2406 Chestnut Grove Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782