The Homestead Journal

An Ode to Operations
The Brown Homestead The Brown Homestead

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.

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

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.

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