This year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Manitoba. Mennonites had been disenfranchised for their refusal to fight in the First World War, so neither men nor women were allowed to vote.
Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is a registered charity, so fundraising is a major activity for us.
On a recent road trip to a cabin in the Whiteshell, my wife and I reviewed our wills. This review was not in response to a terminal-illness diagnosis or a change in marital status or anything that significant.
One of the important things I learned when I came to work at Mennonite Heritage Village in 2009 is that Manitoba celebrates its “birthday” on May 12 every year, and that this celebratory day is designated as Manitoba Day.
Opening day for our outdoor village and the Livery Barn Restaurant seemed to come upon us rather quickly this spring.
Spring has always been my favourite season. The longer daylight hours, warming temperatures, white snow being replaced by green grass, and bird-song enhancing the stillness of the evening are all uplifting indicators.
After a busy winter at Mennonite Heritage Village, we in the Curatorial Department are gearing up for a busy spring.
Take a minute to discover Steinbach’s best kept secret: Village Books and Gifts at Mennonite Heritage Village.
In less than a month our Village will open for the summer season. By now we are busy hiring summer staff for different areas of the museum.
For the last three years, our Spring on the Farm festival on Victoria Day has suffered severely due to inclement weather.
