The Homestead Journal
Building Tradition
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.
Rebuilding our Ballroom Wall
We recently rebuilt the entrance wall into the Ballroom on the second floor of the John Brown House. This project brings us one step closer to completing the home’s full restoration, while offering a great learning opportunity along the way.
A Glimmer of Hope on a Dark Day for France
Yesterday, our team at JBHF watched in horror as the fire raged at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Today, with France and the rest of the world, we are mourning the great losses. Yet there is one extraordinary blessing in the midst of the tragedy.