Additional Area Events

These events do NOT take place at the North Star Museum.
Please read descriptions for event locations.
Date Time Description
August 21 5:30pm–
7:00pm		 Fugitives, Friends, and the Fight for Freedom with speaker Jeffery Davis.

John Brown State Historic Site, 115 John Brown Rd, Lake Placid, NY

Part of John Brown America 250. See flyer for more information.
August 26 12:00pm–
1:30pm		 This year we are commemorating Women's Equality Day at the Ausable Chasm Gazebo with parking near the North Star Underground Railroad Museum at 1131 Mace Chasm Road. The program is: "Two Battles, One Ballot: African American Women and the Struggle for Equal Voting Rights." North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association President Jacqueline Madison explores the extraordinary determination of Black women who fought simultaneously against racial discrimination and gender inequality to secure the right to vote.

Additionally, we will hear the events and activities that each of our collaborating organizations have planned. Refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to attend. Please mark your calendars and RSVP to Helen Nerska at allenhomestead@gmail.com.

See press release for more information.
October 16 8:00am A Harper's Ferry BROWNIAC MEETUP (October 16–18). Walk with us as we explore Harper’s Ferry, pepper Dr. Louis DeCaro Jr. with questions, and enjoy the scenery.

Harper's Ferry, WV

Part of John Brown America 250. See flyer for more information.