Spring into the growing season with The Brown Homestead! We’re kicking off the Grow@ the Homestead 2026 with a site-wide, family-friendly gathering of games, gardens, and grub!

• Pick up Homestead-grown heirloom vegetable and herb seedlings for your garden (maximum of 5 per postal code) 

• Help plant our flax garden with Ali McDonald

• Grab a bite to eat from Char in the Kitchen (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

• Take a tour of the John Brown House and our historic property

• Explore current exhibitions and displays

• Enjoy lawn games and spend time on our pastoral grounds