The Homestead Journal
Taming The Short Hills: An Elusive History
What’s in a name? Hidden beneath the moniker of the “Short Hills” is a fascinating history of people continually trying, and failing, to tame the rugged wilderness at the heart of the Niagara Peninsula. Read on to uncover only the surface.
Digging Into My New Job
Our new Community Engagement Coordinator Sara Nixon reflects on her first few weeks on the job, which coincided with an archaeological dig at the site.
“While it’s safe to say that this was likely a once-in-a-career onboarding process, taking part in the dig during my first two weeks here offered an entirely novel learning experience in getting to know The Brown Homestead and how I will approach my work here.”

