What would the operations of Mennonite Heritage Village look like without volunteers? Who would make the famous MHV waffles and the white sauce that goes with them?
Over the course of four summers, Mennonite Heritage Village partnered with the University of Winnipeg on an archaeology project at the sites of the remains of two housebarns built in the 1870s in the former Mennonite village of Blumenhof, three miles north of Steinbach.
The Waldheim House is our oldest heritage building and the first one brought to this site. It was built around 1876 by Julius Dyck in the village of Waldheim, Manitoba, three miles south of Morden.
We would like to wish Jessica all the best in her future endeavours. We have appreciated the joy and energy she has brought to our team.
The traditional layout and historic buildings at Mennonite Heritage Village create a spirit of place quite unlike any other.
Sunday, September 13, 2015, was a day that I believe will stick in some people’s minds and be part of their conversations for some time to come.
On Sunday, September 20, Manitobans are invited to participate in the 6th Annual Open Farm Day, an initiative of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
Syria and its refugee crisis have been prominent in the news of late. Because of atrocities taking place in that country, many of its residents have fled to find homes in a number of European countries.
Our last festival of the 2015 season was wonderfully successful. Despite all the rain preceding the event and forecasted for festival day itself, we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day.
While Mennonite Heritage Village earns approximately 60% of its revenue from our own business units, the remaining 40% of our expense budget must be covered through fundraising efforts.
