Usually once a year the Mennonite Heritage Village Auxiliary stages a Film Night as a fundraising event for our museum. These films typically cover a particular aspect of Russian Mennonite history.
Several years ago one of our faithful volunteers approached me on the grounds of the Mennonite Heritage Village and reported that our Union Jack flag at the Barkfield School was being flown upside down.
I asked my colleagues at a coffee break this past week if anyone had an idea for a Village News post. One of them astutely said, “Well, it’s March!”
News stories in the Steinbach media this week reported that in 2015 Southeastern Manitoba communities have once again demonstrated particular generosity by way of charitable giving.
This past week we have celebrated the life and death of one of Manitoba’s most famous historical figures, Métis leader and politician Louis Riel.
Contrary to possible assumptions, a museum is an exciting and meaningful place to work. There are numerous reasons why one might choose to become involved in the work of Mennonite Heritage Village.
In July 1941 my dad was milking a cow in his barn in the Neuanlage settlement during a thunderstorm. Lightning struck the barn and shot down the metal stanchions, killing the cow outright and stunning Dad.
Winnipeg’s weather was mild and rainy, not what MHSC members have learned to expect when they come to Manitoba for their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in late January.
Mennonite Heritage Village is pleased to announce that we are installing a new exhibit in our Permanent Gallery.
In many respects it’s rather quiet at Mennonite Heritage Village at this time of year. Tourists are spending time in warmer locations. Schools are busy in classrooms and are waiting for warmer weather to plan their field trips.
