Educator, author, and researcher Tonya McQuade shares the remarkable story of Mary Brown, who forged an unexpected new life after the execution of her abolitionist husband, John Brown. Mary’s journey led her all the way to California, where she spent her later years in Saratoga.

Mary Brown in California: How John Brown’s Wife Ended Up in Saratoga & Buried at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga.

Event Schedule

5:30–7:30 PM

• 5:30 PM: Doors open

• 5:30–6:00 PM: Appetizers and beverages

• 6:00–7:00 PM: Featured talk by Tonya McQuade, followed by Q&A

• 7:00–7:30 PM: Informal discussion and mingling