The John Brown House Museum

Another piece of our American history. The museum was closed today, but the grounds were open to the public.

Amazing early American historical artifacts, maps, portraits etc. Really a one of a kind museum, given the rarity and value of some of its ostentatious furnishings on show. Well worth a visit. Also featuring a newly added exhibit room which focuses on the tragedy of “The Sally”, an ill fated (yet all too archetypal of the era) slave trading expedition organized by early benefactors / founders of Brown University

This was an interesting home where he and his family lived for a short time and the history of the man, major historic events, and what was going on in the country was brought to life by this site. Price is reasonable and the guide was great!! Give it a chance.

Visiting Providence, we were at a loss for what to do on a Monday afternoon. I found this place whilst trying to find a museum or something, and what a stroke luck!! Touring the John Brown House turned out to be a very good time. It was educational, but also interesting (this is coming from a fun-loving, 30-something). We elected to walk around with a tour guide (no extra cost), and he was wonderful! Never boring. He gave the tour like he was telling a story. The house is beautiful and they let you wander about and take photos too. It was not busy when we went, and we spent about 2 hours there total.

Cool place to visit! I was there on a Saturday when they had a reenactment of life during the 18th century, had a blast checking that out.