The Brown Homestead 7/24/25 The Brown Homestead 7/24/25

An Ode to Operations

Managing a museum or heritage building is no small feat—yet the people who keep these spaces operating smoothly often work behind-the-scenes, far from the spotlight. Our outgoing Operations Manager, Pam Dungao, reflects on the complexities and challenges of managing the site of the oldest home in St. Catharines and pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the heritage world.

The Brown Homestead 6/26/25 The Brown Homestead 6/26/25

A Layered Approach Part II: Enhancing Historic Interiors with Mixed Reality

The Brown Homestead worked with an undergraduate digital humanities class at Brock University to develop a Mixed Reality app that digitally overlays the many layers of historic wallpapers uncovered in the John Brown House Ballroom back onto its physical walls. Learn about the process designing and developing the interactive app, and explore how digital tools like Augmented and Virtual Reality can enhance visitor experience and learning in museums and historic sites.

The Brown Homestead 8/15/24 The Brown Homestead 8/15/24

Common Ground: A Brief History of Floorcloths

The decorative floorcloth is integral to a history of home design and artisan production in Canada. Learn about the floorcloth's rise in popularity through the 1700s and how it changed the way families decorated their homes. Also get a glimpse into The Brown Homestead's heritage arts workshop aimed at rekindling our collective appreciation for this traditional craft.

The Brown Homestead 5/26/23 The Brown Homestead 5/26/23

Fornello Sustainable Preservation: Connecting to Culture

The Fornello Sustainable Preservation Workshop is a great example of heritage preservation in action. Read along as our Director of Programming, Theresa Felicetti, explores her roots in Southern Italy and connects the experience to her current work at The Brown Homestead.

The Brown Homestead 10/6/21 The Brown Homestead 10/6/21

Anarchy 2.0

Discussing the future of heritage conservation with the Museum Anarchist himself, Franklin Vagnone.

The Brown Homestead 9/17/21 The Brown Homestead 9/17/21

Making an Impact

Our outgoing intern, Jake Breadman, reflects on his time spent at The Brown Homestead as he heads back to the University of Western Ontario to complete his Masters Degree in Public History.

The Brown Homestead 8/30/21 The Brown Homestead 8/30/21

A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead

In our inaugural episode, we share A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead.

The Brown Homestead 8/13/21 The Brown Homestead 8/13/21

Welcome to the Open Door Podcast

The Open Door is a brand new podcast presented by The Brown Homestead.

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