Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT  (860) 482-8260
  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum >
      • Overview
      • Virtual Tour
      • Holiday House Tours
    • Torrington History Museum >
      • Overview
      • Virtual Tour
    • Research Library
    • Directions, Hours, Admission
    • John Brown Birthplace Site
    • Regional Attractions
  • About
    • History of the Society
    • Educational Programs
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Collections
    • Torrington History Collection >
      • Scope of Collection
      • Manufacturing History
      • Fine Art
      • Ethnic History
    • Hotchkiss-Fyler Collection >
      • Scope of the Collection
      • Glass
      • Painting
      • Ceramics
    • Library & Archives >
      • Scope of Collection
      • Architectural Drawings
      • Hodges Collection
      • Industrial History
    • Photographic Collection >
      • Scope of the Collection
      • John Norton Brooks
      • James Miller
      • Richard Schlott
    • Film & Video Collection
  • History
    • Christmas Village
    • Coe Memorial Park
    • Levi's Story
    • Memories of Wolcottville
    • History of Torrington >
      • Beginnings
      • Industrialization
      • Recent Times
    • John Brown Birthplace >
      • Overview
      • Visit The Site
      • Directions
    • Downtown Audio Walking Tour
    • Virtual Walking Tour
    • Lantern Slide Show
    • Immigrant History
    • Coloring Book
  • Join
  • Store
    • Images of America - Torrington
    • Video
    • Publications
    • Posters
    • Store Policies
  • Contact
  • Donate
    • General Fund
    • Annual Appeal

Directions to the site:

From downtown Torrington or RT 8:
 
Follow CT Rt 4 west toward Goshen. Turn right on University Drive and continue for about one mile . There is a Freedom Trail 
directional sign just before University Drive. 

Turn left onto John  Brown Road. There
is a Freedom Trail  directional sign at this intersection also.

The birthplace is on the right about ½ mile further along John Brown Road. 

Visitors can park on  the roadside and explore the cleared area surrounding
the house foundation on  the north side
of the road or walk the 2/3 mile loop trail .

_______________

The Site

Stay in touch with us!

Enter your email address and click Submit



© Copyright 2020 Torrington Historical Society, Torrington, CT