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 at our pastoral historic site as you take in the background sounds of cicadas, birds, and the occasional passing car.

Interested in more conversations on heritage conservation? Check out Heritage is Living produced by the Niagara Trust for Canada. Available wherever you find your podcasts.

To honour the long tradition of storytelling during the holidays, we are pleased to offer Jennifer Humeniuk’s reading of Dr. Seuss’s classic story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, about everyone’s favourite grump with a heart “two sizes too small.” Merry Christmas from The Brown Homestead team!

To honour the long tradition of storytelling during the holidays, we are pleased to offer Jennifer Humeniuk’s reading of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, a classic tale written by Welsh poet and author Dylan Thomas. Merry Christmas from The Brown Homestead team!