The Open Door

The history of Upper Canada begins with the Loyalists, but they remain misunderstood and sometimes misrepresented. In this episode, Dr. Timothy Compeau, an expert on the cultural history of the Revolutionary period, joins us to delve into the enigma, dispel some of the myths and consider what understanding the Loyalists can teach us about the present and future.

In our inaugural episode, we explore the project that inspired the podcast, the restoration of The Brown Homestead. Founders Andrew and Jennifer Humeniuk revisit their journey from the purchase of the historic site in 2015 through reimagining its future as a community cultural space where people gather to celebrate our heritage and work together to shape a brighter future.

The Open Door is a brand new podcast presented by The Brown Homestead in the Niagara Peninsula. This podcast will share our journey of reimagining our historic site as a cultural and educational venue and explore ways that other sites can be catalysts for change in their communities. You can also expect great conversations with guests about historical issues that relate directly to the world we’re...