The Brown Homestead 4/27/25 The Brown Homestead 4/27/25

My Volunteer Experience

“The time donated to worthy causes by volunteerism is the back-bone of many organizations and non-profits in our western world. It’s keeping the doors open.” says volunteer Maria Laws. This National Volunteer Week, follow Maria’s journey so far to see how she has contributed to The Brown Homestead’s vision, and what it has meant for her personally.

The Brown Homestead 2/25/25 The Brown Homestead 2/25/25

Join the Conversation

The Brown Homestead 9/26/24 The Brown Homestead 9/26/24

Ice Cream Memories: A Sweet Salute to Summer

As we undergo the adaptation of our 1850s Dairy into an Ice Cream Shoppe, this summer we invited the public to The Brown Homestead for Open Door Days. Embracing our collective nostalgia for this cold treat, we also invited visitors to share their childhood memories of ice cream. Read on for these sweet memories, and for a recap of The Brown Homestead’s most successful summer yet.

The Brown Homestead 6/6/24 The Brown Homestead 6/6/24

Seedling Giveaway Initiative

This spring, The Brown Homestead’s staff, volunteers, and partners worked together to grow and distribute over 500 vegetable seedlings to Niagara families — free of charge. Explore the map to see the impact of this program in our community.