The Brown Homestead 6/15/23 The Brown Homestead 6/15/23

Indigenous Canada

This year our staff took the Indigenous Canada course designed by the University of Alberta. In the lead-up to Indigenous Peoples Day next week, our staff wanted to share some of their thoughts as they walked away from these modules with a better understanding of the different histories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.

The Brown Homestead 9/30/22 The Brown Homestead 9/30/22

Taking Action on Reconciliation

Today marks the second annual observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. For us at The Brown Homestead, it is a day of both reflection and action.

The Brown Homestead 9/8/22 The Brown Homestead 9/8/22

Stepping Into the Past

“This summer I had the opportunity to work at The Brown Homestead as their Archival Intern. These are some of my experiences while working here.“

The Brown Homestead 8/12/22 The Brown Homestead 8/12/22

Doors Open 2022

You are invited to join us as we once again open the doors of the oldest house in St. Catharines to the public.

The Brown Homestead 3/20/22 The Brown Homestead 3/20/22

My Time at The Brown Homestead

Our outgoing Heritage Coordinator Rick Pali, reflects on his time at The Brown Homestead as part of his diploma in Heritage Conservation at the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts.

The Brown Homestead 12/17/21 The Brown Homestead 12/17/21

Deck the Halls with Boughs of ... Oranges?

Are you looking for a fun family activity this holiday season? Something artsy with a vintage flair? Well look no further! This instructional “how-to” article will explain how to make your own traditional Christmas decorations - like we did.

The Brown Homestead 11/26/21 The Brown Homestead 11/26/21

En Plein Air

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a group of local painters at The Brown Homestead - the Niagara Plein Air Artists.

The Brown Homestead 8/30/21 The Brown Homestead 8/30/21

A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead

In our inaugural episode, we share A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead.

The Brown Homestead 8/13/21 The Brown Homestead 8/13/21

Welcome to the Open Door Podcast

The Open Door is a brand new podcast presented by The Brown Homestead.

The Brown Homestead 7/23/21 The Brown Homestead 7/23/21

What’s Next?

The time has come to share - with you! - more detailed plans for the next chapter in the life of this important historic site.

The Brown Homestead 6/25/21 The Brown Homestead 6/25/21

What’s in a Name?

You may have noticed that things look a little different today - and with good reason! We are pleased to announce …

The Brown Homestead 4/12/20 The Brown Homestead 4/12/20

Of Hope, Faith, and Renewal, Past and Present

In the midst of darkness, we have to look for the light. Happy Easter, happy Passover and happy Spring - from all of us at The Brown Homestead.

The Brown Homestead 1/31/20 The Brown Homestead 1/31/20

To Bee or Not to Bee

We are stewards of the past working to promote a brighter future, and this autumn we learned that we were also stewards of a hive of honey bees.

The Brown Homestead 12/31/19 The Brown Homestead 12/31/19

Farewell 2019 - Hello 2020!

As we bid farewell to 2019 we are already planning for 2020. Here is a sneak peek at what’s in store. We will keep everyone updated with more details in the months to come!

The Brown Homestead 10/17/19 The Brown Homestead 10/17/19

The Search for a Lost Pioneer Cemetery: The Brown Burial Ground Discovery Walk

On a cool autumn day, two weekends ago, The Brown Homestead staff members and several volunteers spent the afternoon scouring the rugged landscape of Short Hills Provincial Park. They purposefully pushed their way through thorny bushes, slogged through muddy puddles and tramped over flattened heights in search of something lost. They were searching for a vanished pioneer cemetery: the Brown Burial Ground.

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