Village News

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.

The Gerhard Ens Gallery has a new exhibit. 160 Acres: The Geography of Home; a Prairie Farm and Community is created by Darlene Derksen.

John C. Reimer’s commitment to tell the Mennonite story probably dates back to the 1920’s, when, as a young teacher, he left the Mennonite German private schools to teach in Manitoba’s new public school system.

Last weekend I participated in Assembly 2013, the Convention and Annual General Meeting of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.

Our second monthly article leading us toward our fiftieth anniversary celebrations is written by Harold J. Dyck, a member of the Board of Directors of Mennonite Heritage Village.

Marigold Peters reports that after the terrific success of the cookbook Mennonite Girls Can Cook, cook book readers and collectors, along with all who love to cook, will be delighted to hear that there is a ‘sequel’ coming!

One of the pleasures of working at Mennonite Heritage Village is experiencing the support of the community in a variety of ways.

Mennonite Heritage Village is a membership-based organization. Our members are the “owners” of this not-for-profit corporation.