The Brown Homestead

Reimagining historic sites as dynamic engines of progress & development - home to the oldest house in St. Catharines.

[The Brown Homestead @BrHomestead]

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Stay up to date on our programs and ongoing restoration work by visiting our website, following us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and signing up for our e-newsletter: https://t.co/ssLJt7YfYu

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This #GivingTuesdayCA, support the vital restoration efforts at The Brown Homestead.

We care for several heritage buildings on our site, dating back to 1796. Please give today to help us ensure these historic landmarks have a place in our future.
https://t.co/AAjyY55SZs

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What can we learn from the wallpaper of the John Brown House?

Read for the stories of interior decor influences, how we're conserving our wallpaper, and the augmented reality project aiming to decorate our walls with these historic patterns once again.

https://t.co/19yceeQEev

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We are looking forward to attending!

[Brock History Dept @HistoryBrockU]

Join us tomorrow for our Speaker Series with guest speaker, Professor Don Lafreniere from @BrockUGeoTour!

📅 Wednesday, October 30th, 5:30-7 pm.
📍 Brock University Main Campus, Cairns 207.
☕️ Snacks and refreshments provided.
❓More details can be found in the link below.

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🙏 The future is bright at The Brown Homestead, thanks to you.

So far, we have raised $1,255! But with your help, we can expand our reach further. There is still time! Make your contribution to The Brown Homestead today, and Keep the Past Present.

https://t.co/KJW8LbhXFR

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Happy fall, y'all! 🍂

With @CultureDays still going, we're offering extra tours plus a FREE Stories & I-Spy kid's program this Saturday morning! Don't miss the fun and the fall leaves!

Head to our website for more details.
https://t.co/QRuogkcp1Y

#culturedays #onculturedays

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Transforming Historic Sites

Donate today to help re-imagine #NiagarasHomestead through:

✅Ballroom restoration
✅Ballroom wallpaper AR project
✅1850s dairy #adaptivereuse

Your gift will help build a space to learn, grow, create, and explore!

https://t.co/KJW8LbhXFR

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An interesting view on making productive use of Norton’s remarkable sources at the @LibraryArchives. As stewards of the Norton Cabin here in #Niagara, we appreciate the research being done into this complex history.

#cdnhist

[ActiveHistory.ca @ActiveHist]

"Norton was an early-modern trans-Atlantic shapeshifter, stretching the truth at best, and completely fabricating his own reality at worst."

Nathan Ince's essay is live today.

https://t.co/k4R0RPLvyK

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Enriching Lives Today, Investing in Tomorrow

Donate today to help support #HolisticEducation:
✅School Collaborations
✅Journals & Podcasts
✅Mapping Projects
✅GuideTags
✅Land Registry Workshops

Your gift will inspire and educate future generations.
https://t.co/KJW8LbhXFR

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Help us strengthen community connections at The Brown Homestead.

Our commitment to community is rooted in celebrating Niagara’s rich cultural heritage. Your gift today ensures that our shared history can continue to inspire future generations. Donate now.
https://t.co/KJW8LbhXFR

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Help write the next chapter for Niagara's Homestead.

Donate today to help us continue to achieve 3 objectives:
✅Commitment to Community
✅Partners in Education
✅Purpose-Driven Restoration

Your gift will enable us to continue working towards our vision. https://t.co/KJW8LbhXFR

[The Brown Homestead @BrHomestead]

@brockhumanities Thank you for sharing! We are all looking forward to hearing more about Dr. Wilson's important work with rural Ontario diaries. 🧐

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Crisp September air just hits different at The Homestead.

Feel it for yourself during your next visit! Here's what's happening this month:
https://t.co/QRuogkcp1Y

#MyNiagara #LoveSTC #IsItSweaterWeatherYet?

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Do you have an old diary of a family member, or have kept your own?

Learn their value with Dr. Catharine Wilson! Join us on Thurs, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. to explore what we can learn from old diaries. Bring a diary to share with the group.

https://t.co/GlwyfPdiFf
#ruralcdnhistory

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Another celebrity moment for the site of the oldest home in #StCatharines!

We're pleased to be featured in this @cbc article covering Michael Robert Bussière's new publication. You can find "Defiant Builders" online now.

https://t.co/2jTvUmBC2U

@LoveSTC @CBCHamilton #MyNiagara

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The decorative floorcloth is integral to a history of home design and artisan production in Canada.

Read about the floorcloth's rise in popularity through the 1700s and how it changed the way families decorated their homes.
https://t.co/q9lmLpa161
#textilehistory #designhistory

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What a better way to savour the fruit season than by learning about the colourful (and tasty) history of Niagara's fruit farming industry! 🍒

We're delighted to have Mary Lou Garr join us on Thurs., Aug. 22 for this deliciously fascinating talk.

Sign up: https://t.co/GlwyfPdiFf

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A big thank you to @yourtvniagara for this fantastic story about our organization and promoting our upcoming Open Door Day event on Saturday, August 17.

Watch this great video about the event, and join the summertime fun!
https://t.co/g9qbl3HqsW

#TrulyLocal #MyNiagara @cogeco

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Looking for summertime plans?! Check out what's happening at The Homestead in August!

Whether it's for a tour, a workshop, speaker, or just to spend time outdoors on our grounds - you'll always gain something with a visit to Niagara's Homestead!

https://t.co/QRuogkcp1Y
#LoveStC

[Morningstar Mill @MorningstarMill]

An early update this week…the sawmill roof is now complete, and the foundation walls for the new viewing platform are currently being constructed.