Leaving Canada Speaker Series
Format: Webinar The spring of 1922, one hundred years ago, marked the beginning of a mass migration of nearly 8,000 Mennonites from Canada to Mexico and Paraguay. By leaving Canada and starting over in Latin America they sought to avoid assimilation and preserve their autonomy as an ethnoreligious community. From June to November, with support
Dirk Willems Peace Garden Grand Opening
Join us at 1:30pm, August 20th, for the grand opening of the brand new Dirk Willems Peace Garden! A project of faith and passion, the Peace Committee as well as members of the Steinbach and Area Garden Club, have blessed our grounds with an incredible place to reflect and refresh.
Leaving Canada Speaker Series – IN PERSON
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaFormat: In-Person The spring of 1922, one hundred years ago, marked the beginning of a mass migration of nearly 8,000 Mennonites from Canada to Mexico and Paraguay. By leaving Canada and starting over in Latin America they sought to avoid assimilation and preserve their autonomy as an ethnoreligious community. From June to November, with support
All My Relations Series – Kairos Blanket Exercise
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaThe Kairos Blanket Exercise (KBE) is developed in collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and educators, and is an interactive and experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. During this workshop, participants walk on blankets representing the land and into
Our Climate Quest – Exhibit
"Our Climate Quest" is an national interactive exhibit about how small steps can lead to big change. It promises to be an engaging experience for the whole family. There is no cost to visit this exhibit Small Steps to Big Change. Make your mark at Our Climate Quest – a day of family fun to
Leaving Canada Speaker Series
Format: Webinar For the fourth installment of the “Leaving Canada” speaker series, Andrea Klassen, senior curator of Mennonite Heritage Village, will explore the interactions between Mennonite colonists in northern Mexico and their Mexican neighbours as depicted in the immigrant newspaper Die Steinbach Post. Drawing on her study of letters published in the Post from Mennonites in Mexico to their
All My Relations Series: Unpacking the Doctrine of Discovery with Josh Dueck
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaThe Doctrine of Discovery has become a buzzword in the media and in conversations connected to Truth and Reconciliation. This evening’s conversation will unpack this and better equip Settler-Canadians in more thoroughly understanding how historic wrongs (including the church) have created present barriers for Indigenous people. It will challenge us to consider what our next
The Beaches of Steinbach (Illustrated talk by Bill Redekop)
An illustrated talk by Bill Redekop, free-lance writer, formerly with the Winnipeg Free Press, author of a number of books about Manitoba including the marvelous 'Lake Agassiz: The Rise of the World's Greatest Lake'. Location: Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach, MB
Leaving Canada: The Mennonite Migration to Mexico – Mexico Mennonites and Nostalgia for ‘Old Canada’ – Webinar
Format: Webinar The final event in the “Leaving Canada” speaker series features Royden Loewen, professor emeritus at the University of Winnipeg, where he held the Chair in Mennonite Studies. Loewen will give a webinar presentation on the transnational mindset of Mennonites in Mexico during the 1930s and 1940s, and the mythical hold of Canada
Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns
Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns Since 2001, Margruite Krahn has been unearthing historical floor patterns in Mennonite housebarns, documenting historical patterns from villages all over southern Manitoba. Her research has taken her from Manitoba to Mexico to the Netherlands and back, discovering more about the patterns, the people who created them, and what they can tell
Beauty in the Ordinary
South East Artist’s Group is pleased to present a new exhibit called “Beauty in the Ordinary.” Ten works by local artists explore the beauty inherent in the ordinary places of everyday life. The exhibit will be opening in the Art Hall at Mennonite Heritage Village on January 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m and will be
Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns
Since 2001, Margruite Krahn has been unearthing historical floor patterns in Mennonite housebarns, documenting historical patterns from villages all over southern Manitoba. Her research has taken her from Manitoba to Mexico to the Netherlands and back, discovering more about the patterns, the people who created them, and what they can tell us about Mennonite life
Pier 21
This musical utilizes a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21 - the gateway to Canada. Witness the adventures, hopes, dreams, and heartaches of immigrants, orphans, and war brides as they navigate their arrival to this new land. Saturday, March 18,
Pier 21
This musical utilizes a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21 - the gateway to Canada. Witness the adventures, hopes, dreams, and heartaches of immigrants, orphans, and war brides as they navigate their arrival to this new land. Saturday, March 18,
Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns – Workshop
Here is your chance to sign-up for the Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns workshop! Artist, Margruite Krahn, is hosting a class that will stretch and grow your artistic abilities while learning about the techniques and history of Mennonite Floor Patterns. Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Included in Cost: - 2x3 #4 cotton duck canvas, paint, brushes, supplies
Anishinaabe Treaty Making – All My Relations
Speaker Dawnis Kennedy will share on the topic of Anishnaabe Treaty Making. Ind Ed Spring Events 2023
All My Relations – Film Screening
Hanover Teachers' Association and the Mennonite Heritage Village Presents The Power of Story Join us for a movie screening and dessert and beverages after.
Exhibit Opening: Keeping Time: The Art and Heritage of Mennonite Clocks @ Manitoba Museum
Manitoba Museum 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg, ManitobaWe are thrilled to announce our exhibition of Mennonite clocks will soon be on display in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Museum! An exhibition developed by Kroeger Clocks Heritage Foundation in partnership with Mennonite Heritage Village. This stunning exhibition features 16 Mennonite clocks, made between the 1700s and early 1900s and transported to Manitoba by
Winter in the Village ’23-’24
Come celebrate the winter season with us! From Dec. 2023 - February 2024 enjoy skating, snowshoeing, kick-sledding, tobagganing and much more! Lighting displays light the trees and paths as you explore the village in this new season. There is curling and skating on the main rink near the semlin, and a new skating trail throughout
Low German Evening
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCome enjoy a night of Low German entertainment! Admission: $10 December 5th, 2023, 7:00 pm Featuring: Readings by - Veleda Goulden, Ron Plett - Koop & Boua and music by Ken Sawatzky Q&A Sessions with the authors and a book signing Refreshments of Pie & Coffee will be served.
Grandpa Remembers – Blumenort School
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the Blumenort School in celebrating the holidays with: "Grandpa Remembers" - a holiday performance by the Blumenort School Grade 5-8 Noon choir. Please join us at 11 am @ Mennonite Heritage Village, no admission required.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaMennonite Heritage Village (MHV) to kickoff 150th anniversary year with Indigenous Kairos Blanket Exercise Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 - 2 PM at Mennonite Heritage Village 150 years ago (1874) Mennonites arrived in Manitoba and were helped by local settlers and the Métis. To commemorate this major anniversary, MHV will be hosting several events throughout the year.
Authors Night & Mennonite Village Photography Exhibit Opening
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us February 15th, from 7-9pm for a local authors event. Enjoy an evening of local authors while also perusing the new Mennonite Village Photography exhibit. Hear from the creators of the exhibit and accompanying photo book about how the process of curating this amazing collection of work by local pioneering photographers. Hear from local
Winter Carnival 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us February 16 & 17 (Fri. & Sat. of Louis Riel weekend) for our annual Winter Carnival! This will be a packed two days of entertainment, special events and indoor and outdoor activities. All of your favorite Winter in the Village activities will be running, such as sleigh rides, snowshoeing, skating, kick-sledding and the
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, Manitoba30,000 eggs Three united local organizations One morning only The Great Easter Egg Hunt! The Great Easter Egg Hunt returns to MHV, but this time with even more activities! Grab an Easter egg basket and bring your kids to what will be an unforgettable morning of romping around the MHV grounds to
2024 Annual General Meeting
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us Tuesday, April 2nd for our 2024 Annual General Meeting. 7:30 PM at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Please view the 2024 AGM booklet here. Printed copies will be provided at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Book Launch – “On Stony Ground: Russländer Mennonites and the Rebuilding of Community in Grunthal” by James Urry
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us April 18th for the book launch of James Urry's new ethnographic publication, On Stony Ground: Russländer Mennonites and the Rebuilding of Community in Grunthal, published by University of Toronto Press. The publisher's description reads: On Stony Ground presents a historical ethnographic account of a generation of Mennonites from the Soviet Union who, following Russia’s revolution
Volunteer Orientation
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaEver wonder what it takes to run a printing press? Have you ever churned butter or baked bread in a brick oven? Whether serving ice cream in the short order booth, face painting, or blacksmithing, we have plenty of unique volunteer opportunities for you to explore. This is your chance to try something new! Join
It Takes a Village – Mennonite Heritage Village Spring Gala 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCelebrate the MHV's 60th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of Mennonites in Manitoba. On May 24th, 2024, Mennonite Heritage Village would like to invite you to join us for the annual Spring Gala. This year we are not only looking back at our history in the community, but also looking forward to the great things
Maawanji’iding Ziigwan – Spring Gathering
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the Hanover Teacher's Association and the MHV in celebrating our partnerships with the Indigenous community. Maawanji'iding Ziigwan is an evening of culture teaching and story-telling featuring Cory Campbell, an Ojibway Songkeeper and Storyteller and Elder James Nelson erecting a tipi on the MHV grounds. The tipi raising will begin around 4pm, and the evening
15th Annual Tractor Drive
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the MHV for our 15th Annual Tractor Drive Fundraiser! Register your tractor, or just come along and support the drivers as they raise funds to support the work of Mennonite Heritage Village and the Eden Foundation.Visit MHV to pick up a registration package, or fill out this form (Registration Form 2024 - fillable) and
What Happened at Fort Dufferin? Webinar with Eleanor Chornoboy
Virtual Event - OnlineJoin the Center for Transnational Mennonite Studies and Mennonite Heritage Village for a virtual webinar led by Eleanore Chornoboy. This event in celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Mennonite arrival in Manitoba examines the experience of the Mennonite settlers as they passed through the immigration outpost near Emerson. "While the Mennonite immigrants to Manitoba who
RocketRez Canada Day 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us at MHV on July 1st for a Canada Day celebration before you head to the City of Steinbach festivities in the evening! FREE ADMISSION is sponsored by RocketRez. 9am - 5pm, Monday, July 1, 2024. Come for a flag-raising ceremony, wagon rides, guided tours, barrel-train rides, children's activities, candy booth, and more!
Summer Day Camps 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWe are eagerly preparing for another great summer of Day Camps in July and August. We have had wonderful support for this fun, experiential program. In 2024, we are offering 5 weeks of camp. Our goal is to provide opportunities for more campers to spend time at Mennonite Heritage Village, learning pioneer skills, getting to
Heritage Classic Car Show 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us at the MHV for a day of classic cars on our village street. Come celebrate heritage vehicles in our heritage space. Regular admission rates apply: Adults - $15/ Seniors & Students - $12 / Children - $8 / 5 & Under - Free / *New* Family Day Pass - $50 Car Registration from
Exhibit Opening – Mennonite Reflections – Arriving in Manitoba 150 Years Ago
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCome to the MHV to experience the new exhibit celebrating 150 years of Mennonites in Manitoba. The exhibit opens Friday, August 2nd. Visit during Pioneer Days 2024, August 3-5 to experience this amazing collection. Explore how the first settlers immigrated, settled, and interacted with their neighbours over the century and a half since coming to
Pioneer Days 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCelebrate the 150th anniversary of Mennonites arriving in Manitoba this summer on August Long Weekend. Experience the life of the early Mennonites in Manitoba at our Pioneer Days festival! Witness pioneer demonstrations, steam-powered threshing, live music, and lots of good food as we share the stories of Manitoba Mennonite beginnings. Enjoy pioneer demonstrations, including: Baking bread
Celebrating 150 Years: A Tapestry of Pioneering Women
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the MHV Auxiliary as they celebrate the stories and experiences of Pioneering women. Sunday, August 18th, 1:30PM. Tickets for purchase at MHV reception, or from Auxiliary members - $25. Enjoy personal stories of pioneering women as told by: Marylou Driedger Eleanore Chornoboy Margruite Krahn and many members of the MHV Auxiliary The event opens with
Fall on the Farm 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the Mennonite Heritage Village for Fall on the Farm 2024! Labour Day, September 2nd. Enjoy the harvest season with heritage demonstrations, cultural food and performances and celebrate the last weekend of summer. Children's entertainment, wagon rides, barrel train, candy booth and much more... Special Exhibits: Mennonite Reflections: Arriving in Manitoba 150 Years Ago -
Exhibit Grand Opening – “Mennonite Reflections – Arriving in Manitoba 150 Years Ago”
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCome to the MHV to experience the new exhibit celebrating 150 years of Mennonites in Manitoba. This Grand Opening of the exhibit features discussion from the Exhibit committee, guided tours and a chance to explore the artefacts with historical experts. Explore how the first settlers immigrated, settled, and interacted with their neighbours over the century
Volunteer Appreciation 2024
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaIf you have volunteered at MHV this year, you are invited to attend our volunteer appreciation night! No formal invitations will be mailed or emailed. October 2, 2024 - 7pm.
Ralph Friesen Book Launch
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the Mennonite Heritage Village in celebrating the launch of Ralph Friesen's new book, "Prosperity Ever - Depression Never": Steinbach in the 1930s. Monday, Oct. 7, 7pm at the Mennonite Heritage Village. The evening will feature a presentation by the author and light refreshments. Book description: "The village of Steinbach, Manitoba, defied the odds in
Local Authors Night
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us Thursday, October 17, 7pm for readings by local authors: Jane Hebdon – Manitoba Musings Leroy Penner – Skunks, Fireflies & Square Dancing - Adventures of a Mennonite Farm Boy Gail Jonas – Farmer Gail & the Hen House Mystery Bill Redekop – Don’t Fence Me In - Stories about Rural Manitoba. Stay for
Christmas Market
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaMHV Christmas Market, November 9, 10am - 4pm. Peruse a variety of vendors in the MHV Auditorium and stock up on local gifts for Christmas. Admission is a Tin for the Bin for Southeast Helping Hands or cash donation. MHV Christmas Café with a hot lunch available onsite. There will be a children’s craft
MHV @ The Public: From the Vistula Delta to the Tourist Hotel
The Public Brewhouse & Gallery 301 Main Street, Steinbach, MBJoin MHV and The Public Brewhouse & Gallery as we share stories of Mennonites through the ages. Saturday, Nov. 30, 7 PM. 301 Main St., Steinbach. Songs & Stories from Paul Bergman A Travelogue of the Vistula Delta with Andrew & Erin Unger Tales of the Tourist Hotel with Mitch Toews You may even learn
Winter in the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaCome celebrate the winter season with us! From Dec. 2024 – February 2025 enjoy skating, snowshoeing, kick-sledding, tobogganing and much more! Open Saturdays, 9am - 8pm for the Winter Season! Bonfire with marshmallows Sleigh/wagon rides 1:30pm-5:30pm (when available) Outdoor light show runs 4-8pm Hot apple cider/ hot chocolate served Winter Equipment rentals Kick
Where the Cottonwoods Grow
Christian Mennonite Church 479 Hanover Street, Steinbach, ManitobaExperience a theatrical showing of the completed documentary, "Where the Cottonwoods Grow." This documentary details the decision by thousands of Mennonites to leave Imperial Russia in 1874 and make the arduous journey to their new home in Canada. Discover details about life in Imperial Russia, individual migration stories and connections between the Indigenous, Métis, French
150th Celebration with Eastman Male Chorus
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin the Mennonite Heritage Village in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Mennonite arrival in Manitoba with an evening of choral singing with Eastman Male Chorus. Presentations by: Al Hamm, Evelyn Friesen, Linda Schroeder and Jessica Buller. Tour the village and enjoy the lights, kicksleds, snowshoeing and skating. Don't forget to roast a marshmallow over the
Open House
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaOpen House, December 19th, 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm. All volunteers and supporters are invited to stop by for well wishes and Christmas goodies supplied by the MHV Auxiliary. We hope to see you there!
Winter in the Village – December 21st
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaSaturday, December 21st will be the last day before we close for the holidays so come out and celebrate the winter season with us! Open 9am - 8pm! Christmas Cardmaking 1:30pm-2:30pm ($2/person) Bonfire with marshmallows Free sleigh rides 2:00pm-6:00pm Outdoor light show runs 4:00pm-8:00pm Hot apple cider/ hot chocolate served Skate and snowshoe
Holiday Hours at MHV
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaMHV is closed for the holidays, December 22nd to January 6th. Museum and store are closed. Arrangements can be made to drop off a donation by texting 204-346-3504. We also have a secure donation portal on our website. Visit www.mhv.ca and click on the donate button on the top of the page. Winter
Winter Day Camp
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWe hope that you and your family are doing well and finding time to mark the important activities, rituals, and events that create wonderful memories for years to come. At Mennonite Heritage Village, we are also embracing the winter season and the upcoming holiday break. This year, we are planning our 4th annual Winter Day
The Objects We Hold Dear
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaThe Objects We Hold Dear: Material Culture Among Kanadier Mennonites, Saturday, January 5, 2025, 1:00-9:00pm The Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society’s EastMenn Historical Committee is hosting its annual meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) in Steinbach! Join us as we explore the material culture of the Kanadier Mennonite settlers who immigrated to
Winter Carnival
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us February 15th to 16th (Louis Riel weekend) for our Winter Carnival! This will be a packed two days of entertainment, special events and indoor and outdoor activities. All of your favorite Winter in the Village activities will be running, such as snowshoeing, skating, kick-sledding and the light display. There will also be indoor
Book Your Wedding Reservation at the Mennonite Heritage Village (20+ Acres) with “Peter Barkman” Summer Pavilion
Join us at The Wonderful Wedding Show at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg from 10:00am to 5:00pm this weekend to explore unique venue options at the Mennonite Heritage Village! Our stunning auditorium inside the museum and beautiful Pavilion Hall on our 20+acres grounds offer perfect settings. For your special day. Whether indoors or outdoors,
Finger Weaving Workshop
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaFinger Weaving Workshop Saturday, March 15th, 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The Saint-Boniface Museum in partnership with Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, Government of Canada and Signature Museums is offering a series of finger weaving workshops! Free to Attend. Please register with reception at 204-326-9661 or contact Shaquel (shaquelz@mhv.ca). Thinking about becoming a member of the
2025 Annual General Meeting
To all MHV current and potential members, Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. invites you to the 60th Annual General Meeting to be held at the MHV on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm.Agenda:1. Reports from the Management and Board of Directors2. Auditor’s Report3. Election of Directors4. Appointment of auditors for 2025 Refreshments will be served. Everyone
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
65,000 eggsOne morning onlyWe’re excited to invite you to take part in the 4th Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt at the Mennonite Heritage Village on Saturday, April 19th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm!This fun-filled community event brings together families for a day of Easter excitement including 65,000 chocolate eggs, root beer suckers, free Pret Coffee and
Volunteer Orientation
Discover Hands-On Volunteering at MHV!Ever wondered what it’s like to run a printing press, churn butter, or bake bread in a brick oven? Whether you’re interested in blacksmithing, serving ice cream at the short-order booth, face painting, or historical interpretation, we have unique volunteer opportunities waiting for you!This is your chance to learn new skills,
MHV Spring Market
Spring Market at Mennonite Heritage Village! Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at Mennonite Heritage Village’s Spring Market! April 26th10:00am to 4:00pm Explore a wonderful selection of handcrafted goods and creations from talented local artisans and makers. This market is the perfect way to welcome the new season and enjoy a day of shopping,
The Outdoor Village & Livery Barn Restaurant are Open for the Season at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum | May 1st !!
Livery Barn Restaurant Open11:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Saturday11:30am to 4:00pm on SundayThe wait is over! Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of history as the Outdoor Village at Mennonite Heritage Village officially opens for the season. Wander through our historic buildings, and immerse yourself in the stories of Mennonite
Manitoba Day Celebration at the Mennonite Heritage Village
Celebrate Manitoba Day at Mennonite Heritage Village! May 10th from 9:00am to 5:00pm ~ FREE ADMISSION! Join us as we celebrate Manitoba’s birthday with a day full of activities, history, and community fun! This special event will feature a flag-raising ceremony, free birthday cake, and more! Experience Spring at MHV! Take a scenic walk around
Mothers Day Lunch Buffet @ the Livery Barn Restaurant
This Mother’s Day (May 11th, 2025), treat mom, grandma and mother figures to a delicious Mennonite feast at the Livery Barn Restaurant, a time to gather, laugh, and make beautiful memories together. ❤️ Buffet Hours: 11:30am to 2:30pm Buffet Prices:• Adults (13+) - $26.95• Seniors (65+) - $21.95• Youth (5 to12) - $15.00• Children (4 &
500th Anniversary of Anabaptisim “Watch Party” at the Mennonite Heritage Village
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism by joining us for a livestream of the Mennonite World Conference’s worship service live from Zurich Switzerland. Where: Mennonite Heritage Village (231 PTH 12 North, Steinbach, MB, R5G 1T8) When: May 29, 2025 @ 10:00 A.M. (local time) For more information: 204-326-9661 | www.mhv.ca | info@mhv.ca To learn more about the Mennonite
Volunteer Training Sessions
Volunteers play a large role in the events, education program, and day to day operations here at the Mennonite Heritage Village. It takes many hands to achieve our mission of preserving and exhibiting the story of Russian Mennonites and their contributions to Manitoba. If you want to be a part of this mission, join our
Summer in the City 2025
This year, we’re turning up the flavour with our signature Heritage Waffles made fresh on-site and topped your way! Look for our waffle booth featuring waffles, white sauce, and fruit toppings! Proudly powered by The Carillon, Main Bread & Butter Co., RIVR Financial, Schinkel Properties, Nature’s Farm, MJ’s, Sobeys, RT Signs & Old Hickory Barns!
Fathers Day Lunch Buffet @ the Livery Barn Restaurant
Celebrate the dad, grandpa, and father figures who have shaped our lives! Join us for a hearty Father’s Day Buffet at the Livery Barn Restaurant on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. Enjoy a traditional Mennonite meal and create special memories with the men who mean the most. 💙 Buffet Hours: 11:30am to 2:30pmBuffet Prices:• Adults (13+) –
Canada Day Celebration at the MHV!
Celebrate Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village Museum! Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 | 9:00am to 5:00pmFree Admission Kick off your Canada Day with a full day of fun at Mennonite Heritage Village before heading to the City of Steinbach festivities in the evening! Enjoy a full lineup of activities including a flag-raising ceremony, wagon rides,
Authors Night
Join us for a local authors night July 7th, 7-9pm. Featured Authors: Jane Hebdon Bill Massey Susanne Funk Book signing to follow. Refreshments provided.
Country Classics Car Club Show
Rev up your engines and step back in time! 🚗💨 Join us at Mennonite Heritage Village for a day of classic cars cruising down our village street. See you there! Itinerary Date: July 26th 8:00am to 11:00am: Registration 9:00am to 4:00pm: Car Show 3:00pm: Car Show Awards 11:00am-4:00pm: Short Order Booth and Livery Barn Restaurant
Pioneer Days
Celebrate the 151st anniversary of Mennonites arriving in Manitoba this summer during the August Long Weekend at our Pioneer Days festival! Immerse yourself in the life of early Mennonites in Manitoba and explore their rich history through hands-on demonstrations, steam-powered threshing, live music, and delicious food. Experience the stories that shaped the beginnings of the
On Fire for Christ Exhibit
On Fire For Christ Exhibit, August 6 - September 6 As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism in 2025, Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is pleased to be hosting On Fire for Christ: 500 Years of Discipleship, From the Anabaptists to Us, a travelling exhibit commemorating this milestone event. Visit www.onfireforchrist.ca for more information!
Peace Trek
The Mennonite Heritage Village and the Eden Foundation are excited to announce our 2025 Peace Trek! On August 16th, 2025, we’ll ride the historic Peace Trail to celebrate the peace and heritage we cherish here in Canada. We’re aiming to raise $30,000, and you can help us achieve this goal by participating in the Peace
Fall on the Farm
Monday, September 1st Join the Mennonite Heritage Village for Fall on the Farm 2025! Spend your Labour Day, September 1st, with MHV celebrating the harvest season. Enjoy pioneer demonstrations, hog butchering, cultural food and performances, and celebrate the last weekend of summer. Children’s entertainment, wagon rides, barrel train, candy booth and much more…
Tractor Drive
Saturday, September 6th Join MHV for our 16th Annual Tractor Drive Fundraiser! Register your tractor, or just come along and support the drivers as they raise funds to support the work of Mennonite Heritage Village. Visit MHV to pick up a registration package today or find the forms needed below: Pledge Sheet - Tractor Drive
“Blowin’ in the Wind”
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) "Blowin' in the Wind" Celebrating 60s Style 1964-2025 $20 Admission (all proceeds to upgrade stage & kitchen) Sixties Style Fashion Show Pie Dessert Auction Awesome Cars Pictures of Downtown Steinbach Music by Four Tuned Cookies *Tickets unavailable for preorder. Please purchase at the door on September
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaA day to reflect on our relationships with our Indigenous friends and neighbours. There will be free admission to the grounds and a self-guided Reconciling History walking tour available. Come out and enjoy the last day to visit the restaurant and heritage buildings for the 2025 season!
Volunteer Appreciation 2025
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaThursday, October 2, 2025 - 7pm If you have volunteered at MHV this year, you are invited to attend our volunteer appreciation night! There will be appetizers and a short program thanking you for your hard work!
Christmas Market
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaFriday, November 8th, 2025 - 10:00am-4:00pm Admission is a cash donation or a Tin for the Bin in support of Southeast Helping Hands. Enjoy waffles with white sauce, local handmade crafts, and wagon rides!
Low German Night
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaFriday, November 14th, 2025 - 7pm Enjoy a fun evening of music, reading, and skits in Low German! Featuring special music by Heischraitje & Willa Honich. Tickets are $15 (purchased at the door on the day of) and include coffee and dessert.
Melodies of Christmas: MHV Christmas Musical Showcase
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaMelodies of Christmas: MHV Christmas Musical Showcase Join us for a joyful evening of festive music at MHV! Experience the beauty and wonder of the season through a variety of Christmas melodies, followed by light refreshments and holiday cheer. 📅 Date: November 27, 2025 📍 Location: Mennonite Heritage Village 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Featured Performers Steinbach Mennonite Handbelles
Exhibit Explorers Story Time
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaExhibit Explorers Story Time, December 4th, 10:00am - 11:00am Looking for a new and exciting location for story time? 📚✨ Join us at the Mennonite Heritage Village on December 4th for an engaging morning set among the fascinating artefacts in MHV's Gallery! During Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour, children will enjoy lively stories and creative
Light up the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaLight up the Village – Christmas Tree & Village Lighting Ceremony! Join MHV for our first annual Christmas Tree & Village Lighting Ceremony! Join the countdown to watch the village light up with thousands of Christmas lights. Enjoy caroling, Winter in the Village Café, hot dog roasting, paper garland making, and sleigh rides in our picturesque
Blumenort School Choir performs “Holiday Windows”
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaBlumenort School Choir performs “Holiday Windows”! Celebrate the Christmas season with a free Christmas concert put on by the Blumenort School choir! Enjoy their performance of “Holiday Windows” – a musical play about the holiday season! 📅 Date: December 10th, 2025 📍 Location: Mennonite Heritage Village 🕒 Time: 2:30 PM
12 Days of Christmas
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, Manitoba🎄 MHV Members-Only: 12 Days of Christmas Sale! 🎁 Celebrate the season with exclusive savings at Village Books & Gifts during our 12 Days of Christmas event! From December 12–24, 2025, MHV members can enjoy an exclusive 25% off select merchandise, including toys, souvenirs, and puzzles—perfect for holiday gifting or adding to your own collection.
Pioneer Workshop Series: Sourdough Workshop
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaMHV and Old Church Bakery's Sourdough Workshop is FULL! Thank you so much to everyone who registered! We won’t be taking more applications, but feel free to email Jaysa Theissen at jaysat@mhv.ca to be put on a waiting list in case some of our participants aren’t able to make it. We are planning to
Exhibit Explorers Story Time
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaExhibit Explorers Story Time, December 18th, 10:00am - 11:00am Looking for a new and exciting location for story time? 📚✨ Join us at the Mennonite Heritage Village on December 18th for an engaging morning set among the fascinating artefacts in MHV's Gallery! During Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour, children will enjoy lively stories and creative
Winter Day Camp
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaDecember 29th-31st, 2025 | 10am-4pm | $105 MHV is looking forward to our 5th annual Winter Day Camp! If you’re looking for a safe, fun, and local place for your kids to spend time during the winter break – our Winter Day Camp is for you! Our education staff will lead a three-day winter camp for
Christmas on the Farm
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin us for a cozy winter afternoon at Christmas on the Farm, hosted by the South East Manitoba Draft Horse Association! Bundle up and enjoy free admission and free sleigh rides through the snowy village streets and warm up with hot dogs and hot chocolate after! Guests are encouraged to bring a tin for the
Exhibit Explorers Story Time
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaExhibit Explorer’s Craft & Story Hour Looking for a new and exciting location for story time? 📚✨ Join us at the Mennonite Heritage Village for an engaging morning set among the fascinating artefacts in MHV’s Gallery! During Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour, children will enjoy lively stories and creative crafts that spark imagination and curiosity. Admission
Winter in the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter in the Village (Weather permitting) Experience winter in MHV’s picturesque Village! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and a roaring bonfire. Don’t own skates or snowshoes? Rent them here! Try your hand at Crokicurl, a Canadian game that blends crokinole and curling into one fun, outdoor activity! See MHV’s Main Street lit up with Christmas
Winter in the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter in the Village (Weather permitting) Experience winter in MHV’s picturesque Village! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and a roaring bonfire. Don’t own skates or snowshoes? Rent them here! Try your hand at Crokicurl, a Canadian game that blends crokinole and curling into one fun, outdoor activity! See MHV’s Main Street lit up with Christmas
Exhibit Explorers Story Time
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaExhibit Explorer’s Craft & Story Hour Looking for a new and exciting location for story time? 📚✨ Join us at the Mennonite Heritage Village for an engaging morning set among the fascinating artefacts in MHV’s Gallery! During Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour, children will enjoy lively stories and creative crafts that spark imagination and curiosity. Admission
Winter in the Village – Sleigh Rides Cancelled
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter in the Village (Weather permitting) Experience winter in MHV’s picturesque Village! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, and a roaring bonfire. Don’t own skates or snowshoes? Rent them here! Try your hand at Crokicurl, a Canadian game that blends crokinole and curling into one fun, outdoor activity! See MHV’s Main Street lit up with Christmas lights during
Pioneer Workshop Series: Sewing Workshop
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaPioneer Workshop Series: Sewing Workshop Have you always wanted to learn how to sew, but you’re not sure where to start? MHV is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Sewing Workshop in conjunction with Tina’s Alterations on January 24th from 10am-12pm! It is recommended that you bring your own sewing machine so
Winter in the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter in the Village (Weather permitting) Experience winter in MHV’s picturesque Village! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and a roaring bonfire. Don’t own skates or snowshoes? Rent them here! Try your hand at Crokicurl, a Canadian game that blends crokinole and curling into one fun, outdoor activity! See MHV’s Main Street lit up with Christmas
Winter in the Village
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter in the Village (Weather permitting) Experience winter in MHV’s picturesque Village! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and a roaring bonfire. Don’t own skates or snowshoes? Rent them here! Try your hand at Crokicurl, a Canadian game that blends crokinole and curling into one fun, outdoor activity! See MHV’s Main Street lit up with Christmas
“Storied Places” Writer’s Workshop
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaJoin Erin Koop-Unger, MaryLou Driedger and Andrew Unger, on Saturday morning, February 7th, 9:30am - 12noon as MHV Village Books and Gifts presents our second in a series of writer's workshops, called "Storied Places". We all have places that are important to us because of the role they have played in our lives. It may be a
Exhibit Explorers Story Time
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaExhibit Explorer’s Craft & Story Hour Looking for a new and exciting location for story time? 📚✨ Join us at the Mennonite Heritage Village for an engaging morning set among the fascinating artefacts in MHV’s Gallery! During Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour, children will enjoy lively stories and creative crafts that spark imagination and curiosity. Admission
Winter Carnival
Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, ManitobaWinter Carnival! Join MHV for our Winter Carnival! Enjoy a day filled with indoor and outdoor activities, a hot food canteen, and pioneer demonstrations & interpretation. Celebrate the winter season with classic Canadian activities like a bonfire, Crokicurl, skating, and snowshoeing! 📅 Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 📍 Location: Mennonite Heritage Village 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Presented by: