Upcoming Events
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking and Tool Sharpening
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Drop-in Tool Sharpening
Visit us throughout the day with your tools for sharpening demonstrations!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Heritage Demonstrations- Stained Glass Windows
Mackenzie Campbell will be working on one of her stained glass window commissions, a Victorian-style window designed for a front door. Visitors can watch the process of cutting, fitting and leading the glass, and learn about traditional stained glass techniques.
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking and Tool Sharpening
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Drop-in Tool Sharpening
Visit us throughout the day with your tools for sharpening demonstrations!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Panel Talk: Deconstruction vs. Demolition
Join Mackenzie Campbell (Project Manager at The Brown Homestead), Meredith Moore (Ouroboros Deconstruction), and Daniel Arnello (Arcane Restoration) for an engaging conversation about the growing practice of deconstruction as an alternative to demolition and its successful applications in real-world projects.
Doors open @ 6:00pm for tours of The Brown Homestead prior to the talk.
This is a free event.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking and Tool Sharpening
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Drop-in Tool Sharpening
Visit us throughout the day with your tools for sharpening demonstrations!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Heritage Demonstrations- Woodworking
Join Peter Hudson, early North American trades historian and Journeyman Joiner, and follow along with his progress as he builds a flax break and saw horse this summer. Learn about heritage craftsmanship and trades in action!
Be sure to explore our historic site while you're here, or join a guided tour!
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Three Sisters Garden Opening Ceremony
Join our Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Jackie Labonte and Marie Louise as we open our Three Sisters Garden for the growing season. Together in ceremony, we will sow seeds and plant seedlings. Singing and drumming will take place also. All community members are welcome.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Community Talk - The Brown Homestead: Past, Present & Future
At the Wainfleet Historical Society
With more than two centuries of history and four different families, this is a house that has endured many changes to meet the needs of each new generation. Join Sara Nixon to explore the many layers that make up the Brown Homestead which have laid the foundations for the community gathering space it now serves as.
Community Talk - The Story of The Brown Homestead
At the Pelham Historical Society
Join Jessica Linzel to explore some of the history of The Brown Homestead and the efforts to preserve and refurbish our site. Our farmhouse is the oldest home in St. Catharines and is located only 100 metres from the north-east border of the Town of Pelham.
Seedling Giveaway Open House & Bring-Your-Own Picnic
Visitors are invited to make a day out of our 3rd annual Seedling Giveaway! Join us for one day only to pick up free heirloom vegetable and herb seedlings for your backyard, balcony or community garden! Explore the John Brown House, visit our community-based garden, and bring along a picnic to enjoy! Guided tours available. Picnic tables available on a first come, first serve basis but there’s plenty of space to lay down a picnic blanket!
Limit of 5 seedlings per household.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.
Book a Guided Tour
Guided tours begin every hour, on the hour at the front of the John Brown House. Tours are approximately 60 minutes. We recommend booking your tour in advance of your book to save your spot, as tour space is limited.