John Brown Birthplace SiteSince the 1918 fire which destroyed the house, the John Brown Birthplace site has been maintained as a clearing in the forest. In 1932 a granite monument was erected. Further historical recognition was secured in 1997 when the birthplace of John Brown became a Connecticut African-American Freedom Trail Site.
In the year 2000, the Torrington Historical Society acquired the birthplace property in merger with the John Brown Association. Shortly after that, the Historical Society with support from the CT Humanities developed an interpretive plan for the birthplace. The plan includes walking trails with interpretive signs throughout the 40 acre parcel that was once owned by Owen Brown, John Browns father. |
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A trail that connects to the UCONN Torrington campus is also proposed. The Historical Society has partnered with the Torrington Trails Network to implement the trail plan.
In 2003 the John Brown birthplace was listed on the State Register of Historic Places and designated as a State Archaeological Preserve. That designation recognizes the historic and archaeological importance of the John Brown Birthplace and provides measures for its protection such as penalties for un-authorized ground disturbance at the site.
Plans are now being formulated to improve visitor services and to construct interpretive trails on the property.
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Directions to the Site
In 2003 the John Brown birthplace was listed on the State Register of Historic Places and designated as a State Archaeological Preserve. That designation recognizes the historic and archaeological importance of the John Brown Birthplace and provides measures for its protection such as penalties for un-authorized ground disturbance at the site.
Plans are now being formulated to improve visitor services and to construct interpretive trails on the property.
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Directions to the Site