Village News

It is not uncommon at this time of year for people to surmise that things must really be slowing down at the museum.

Mennonite Heritage Village holds memberships in both the Association of Manitoba Museums and the Canadian Museum Association.

The peak tourist season at MHV has come to a close. The outdoor buildings are locked for the season, the Livery Barn Restaurant has closed, and the farm animals have gone back to their winter homes.

On the Road to Freedom: Mennonite Women of Courage and Faith by Ray Dirks will be opening at Mennonite Heritage Village on November 15.

Last week a conversation with a supporter reminded me of the fact that many people would rather donate money or time to a special project as opposed to operational expenses like taxes, salaries, utilities, advertising, and office supplies.

The second annual Heritage Classic Golf Tournament and Pig Roast was, in all respects, a success.

Mennonite Heritage Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Tashia Lapeire to the newly created position of Development Coordinator.

Not only is our windmill a central and key attraction of this museum, it is also an icon for the city of Steinbach. People come from many countries every year to see it.

For the third consecutive year Manitoba Food and Rural Initiatives will be staging Open Farm Day on Sunday, September 16.

Bring family and friends to MHV on Monday, September 3, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM for Fall on the Farm.