Village News

Mennonite Heritage Village’s (MHV) exhibit on display for 2021 is entitled “Mennonites at War.” For nearly 500 years, Mennonites have been shaped by violence, war, and military participation in different ways.

As public health restrictions continue in Manitoba, we are pleased that Village Books and Gifts has been able to remain open to shoppers!

It might not be what modern people would put on their list of what is needed to build a village, but a garden is vital.

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) grounds and galleries are still closed until June 11th, but we are still busy getting several new developments ready for you!

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) windmill, our signature building, is a replica of the largest of four windmills built in the Steinbach area in the years 1876 to 1878.

In last week’s post I shared a personal story about how our backgrounds can bias us to emphasizing certain parts of history and downplaying others.

A couple weeks ago, we explored how war, violence, and the threat of military participation shaped the first three waves of Mennonite migration to Canada.

With the advent of fast and easy food we have lost the art of preparing and eating food. What was meant to be restful and nourishing to our bodies and souls has become merely utilitarian.

Mennonite Heritage Village’s (MHV) upcoming exhibit “Mennonites at War” explores various responses Mennonites have had toward war and violence over their five-hundred-year history.

Stores were unusual in the early Manitoba Mennonite villages and yet it was Steinbach’s first store that became the Mennonite Heritage Village’s first building.