Murphy Farm: Refuge from Racism

“The Murphy Farm, A Refuge from Racism” covers the history of one of the most significant pieces of real estate in Civil Rights history. The magnetic charm of the property comes from the relocation of the John Brown fort on the property for 15 years. This led to pilgrimages from blacks from all over the country to a place once called “an island of racial tranquility in a sea of violence and animosity”. To the black population, this place was “hallowed ground”. It still is even today.