A series of early 20th c. black and white photographs from an old Powers Family photo album indicate that military training had taken place right here at The Brown Homestead just prior to WWI. This visit fits into the broader story of military training at Camp Niagara soon after. The following article illustrates these military manoeuvres through the heart of the Niagara Region, tracing the story through the eyes of The St. Catharines Standard reporters from June 8-12, 1914.

Timber framing is also one of the oldest and most enduring building traditions. This article summarizes what our recent workshops at The Brown Homestead looked like, explores the value of passing on traditional craft knowledge, and explains why involving the community in the evolution of our site matters to us.

Our site is steeped in hundreds of years of rich, layered, agricultural tradition. This article unites the past with the present, showcasing The Brown Homestead’s modern gardening practices while tying them into stories of past life here on this historic farmstead.