The Homestead Journal
The Loyalist Legacy
Delving into the enigma of the Loyalists: who they were and what they can teach us about the present and future.
A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead
In our inaugural episode, we share A Very Short History of The Brown Homestead.
How Many Hopes Lie Buried Here
“Read this all alone Mable, and don’t let anyone help.”
History often speaks in surprising ways - as seen in this letter from teacher William Brown to his 9 year old niece.
A Sociable and Unpretending Gentleman
We hope you enjoy this surprisingly adventurous tale of an ordinary fellow like ourselves who lived at The Brown Homestead towards the beginning - and again at the end - of his lifetime.
The Battle of Oriskany
Today is the 238th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution and a defining moment of the war in New York. It also had a deep impact on the fate of John and Magdalena Brown and their family.