MHM E-Events Listings
Events Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum
Welcome to the E-Newsletter: September 16th, 2022 Edition
In this issue:
- *Museum CLOSED on Monday, September 19th, 2022*
- Regular Museum Hours Open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm
- MHM Book Launch Sehnsucht
- Tickets to MHSBC Fall Fundraiser available for purchase see below for details
- Fall Series of Readings
- Bursaries available for the Centenary Tour 100 Years; more details below
- Yarn & Garn Group meets Thursdays at 1:30pm in the Cafe, Bring a Friend
- Cafe DINE IN OPEN Tuesday to Friday 10am-3pm; lunch 11:15am-1:15pm
- Scheduled Tours available in our Find Out Fridays Main Exhibit Tour Series extended; register for an afternoon tour
- Autumn Matinees: A Free Film Series on Wednesdays at 1pm. Register now
- Photos from our last event MHM Poetry Book Launch Ellie Sawatsky and Sarah Ens
- Culture Days September 23 - October 16, 2022 Canada, BC, Abbotsford, MHM
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You are invited to our next Book Launch!
Call to register for this free event! Bring a friend!
*Registration by October 14th qualifies you for an entry into our draw for a free copy of the book Sehnsucht. One winner will be drawn after the presentation.
Call 604-758-5667. Leave a message after hours. Thank you!
*Registration not required but encouraged.
FALL FUNDRAISER TICKETS FOR SALE, GET YOURS TODAY!
REGISTRATION FOR THE CENTENARY TOUR HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30!
Memories of Migration: Russlaender 100 Tour
Relive Your History on a Cross-Canada Train Tour!
This three-part Russlaender Centenary Tour will re-enact the historic migration of 21,000 Mennonites from Russia to Canada beginning in 1923. With the help of established Mennonites, the migrants found new homes in Canada in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. This tour celebrates the faith of these newcomers, memorializes the challenges of resettlement, and acknowledges race and displacement in Canadian history.
For more information, click on the link below.
WE hope you enjoyed the quilt exhibit this summer! Be sure to check out the quilts at the MCC Festival September 16-17 at the Tradex!
We are looking for a Cafe Volunteer!
Cafe OPEN for Dine-In TUESDAY to Friday
Join us for scheduled exhibit tours! More dates have been added due to popular demand!
Register today to reserve your spot for FIND OUT FRIDAYS
Call 604-758-5667 to register.
Please feel free to leave a message after hours. Leave a message with your name and number so that we can call you back to confirm your spot.
Afternoon tour starts at 1:30pm.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Our Autumn Matinee Series returns with popular educational films
Join our host, Bill Thiessen, as we feature documentaries and films in our temperature controlled theatre.
Photos from the last Book Launch with Ellie Sawatzky and Sarah Ens
CULTURE DAYS ARE COMING!
We will soon be adding our events to Culture Days for September 23-October 16! Watch for news about our special events!
Books available in our Bookstore & Gift Shop:
Click here to view.
Watch for details about more open hours at the Museum, now at increment 3.
Increment 1: Museum Gift Shop and Exhibits will be open weekdays from 10am to 3pm.
Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
The Museum is closed on all stat holidays, holiday weekends and for 4 weeks in Winter.
Increment 2: Café Dine Open Tuesday to Thursday
Increment 3: MHSBC Research Centre Open by Appointment Call Ahead 604-853-6177
Increment 4: Housebarn Exhibit (Upcoming Opening Date TBD)
Museum Statement
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for all of our staff, volunteers, and guests, the Mennonite Heritage Museum and the Mennonite Historical Society of BC have ensured that all onsite staff and volunteers have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
We are committed to following the requirements of our British Columbia Provincial Government and our requirements of guests will adhere to current mandates which are outlined by Public Health Orders.
Please review our current protocols here: https://mennonitemuseum.org/visit/
Stay at home and plan to visit us at a later date if you are exhibiting any cold and/or flu-like symptoms or have recently been exposed to a communicable disease.
We appreciate everyone’s consideration, sensitivity, and compassion as we make our return to regular operations.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
News from MHSBC:
The MHSBC Research Centre Open By Appointment
For virtual tours, check out our youtube videos and channels:
- MHSBC Introductory Video with Jennifer Martens: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB87-Sa-T8DmyfVOcIjeTNQ/
- MHM Introductory Video with Jenny Bergen: https://youtu.be/C2TnhT5dLzs
- Presentation by Richard Thiessen: https://youtu.be/nXuVgWhu15g
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Mennonite Heritage Museum
Email: info@mennonitemuseum.org
Website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/
Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Phone: (604) 758-5667
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