Doors Open
at The Brown Homestead
August 20th, 2022 | 10am to 4pm
Doors Open 2022 was a huge success as over 500 of our closest friends visited The Brown Homestead to:
tour the oldest home in St. Catharines
discuss heritage conservation and our plans for the future
savour tasty local treats, and
enjoy performances by the world-renowned Shaw Festival
A big thank you to our local sponsors:
If you missed the event or would just like to relive the day, check out Digital Doors Open or our Photo Gallery:
Digital Doors Open
Photo Gallery
Doors Open at The Brown Homestead
John Brown House dining room
John Brown House dining room
John Brown House master bedroom
John Brown House Ballroom
Historic Wallpaper Exhibit in the Ballroom
The house was full of beautiful flowers donated by Be Fresh Flower Subscription
Heritage crafting station
Traditional stenciling for kids of All ages
Stencil masterpieces drying and waiting to be taken home
Brown's Tavern - Libations and Sustenance!
As always, the local treats were a big hit
Touring John Norton's Cabin (c. 1817)
Oral History interviews - documenting Doors Open 2022 for The Brown Homestead Archive
Archival intern Daniel, loving his work
Information booth
Sunshine and sunny volunteers at the TBH Victory Garden
A Short History of Niagara, presented by The Shaw Festival
Performers and show creators Mike Peterson and Alexandra Montagnese delighted two standing room only audiences
Guess who made a special appearance!
