Heritage conservation doesn’t happen in isolation. The Brown Homestead’s Jessica Linzel and Theresa Felicetti reflect on their immersive summer programs in Italy and Scotland, and the lessons they’ve brought home to Niagara. From conserving cave frescoes to learning traditional building crafts, their conversation explores community building, generational knowledge, and slowing down in a culture driven by efficiency. As heritage in Ontario faces mounting threats, they consider how global perspectives can strengthen local advocacy.

A special note that this podcast episode was recorded outdoors on The Brown Homestead property on a summer's day. We invite you to imagine yourself on our pastoral historic site as you take in the background sounds of cicadas, birds, and the occasional passing car.

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Interested in more conversations about heritage conservation? Check out the National Trust for Canada’s Heritage is Living Podcast.

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