Christmas @ The Homestead
Homestead Holiday Tours
Thursday, December 12, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas across two centuries of family farm life on a special candle-lit tour of the John Brown House.
This holiday experience is available for three dates only!
Thursday, December 12, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy hot chocolate as you are led through the oldest home in St. Catharines, built beginning in 1796. Discover stories of the farming families who once lived here and learn how Christmas traditions changed over time into the twentieth century. Each room will be candle-lit and decorated to reflect a different historical era.
Tours begin every hour, on the hour.
Tours are 50 minutes in length. Registration is encouraged, but drop-in visitors are welcome.
Open by donation.
Recommended $5 per person donation plus a non-perishable food item for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold.
Space is limited, save your spot.
The Brown Homestead team will confirm your tour via email.
Donations Welcome
The Brown Homestead recommends a $5 per person donation to support our continued programming.
Donations of non-perishable food items to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold are also encouraged.
What donations are needed most?
Hot Cereal
Saltine Crackers
Kraft Dinner
Canned Meats, Fish, Stews, Chili, Pasta, or Fruit
Personal Products - Soap, Toothpaste, Deodorants, etc.
Accessibility
Please note that the John Brown House is undergoing continued restoration work and is currently not wheelchair accessible. The outdoor washroom facilities and second storey of the house are accessible by stairs only.
We apologize for this inconvenience, and we continue to work to create an engaging experience for all visitors to our site.