Village News

Spring on the Farm turned out quite differently than we had planned this year, as the weather forced the cancellation of some of our activities.

The Southeast Implement Collectors was started after we had an exploratory meeting in November 1999 to see if there would be enough interest to form a club to help preserve equipment used on the farm and stimulate interest in the agricultural history of our area.

Monday, May 20, is Victoria Day. It’s also the day we celebrate Spring on the Farm at Mennonite Heritage Village and collaborate with the Southeast Implement Collectors in staging their annual Tractor Show.

The General Store at Mennonite Heritage Village is the first building you see on the Main Street going through the village.

No doubt most people would agree that it’s important to have a valid and current will.

The foundation and impetus for establishing a Mennonite museum in this region was initiated by the late John C. Reimer.

Without artifacts, stories are difficult to ground. MHV visitors may be told that the Klaas Reimer Store was the first shop opened in Steinbach, but when they actually step inside the store and can see the goods on display, it’s another story altogether.

Recently our Curatorial department received a unique artifact donation. We have added to our collection the bassinet that was used in the birthing room of the Bethesda Hospital for years, beginning in the 1950’s and being taken out of service when electric equipment came into use.

In less than a month the Village will be open for business. It’s just a little hard to imagine all the snow being gone and the yard being dry by then.

We are pleased to announce that Roger Ginter has joined our team as our Rentals Administrator.