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MHM E-Events Listings

Events Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum

MHM E-EventsListingsEvents Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum

Welcome to the E-Newsletter: June 21st, 2023 Edition

In this issue:


  • Books & Borscht Series on Thursday, register today! June 22 Follow the Black Lines
  • Scheduled Tours available by appointment, call to register
  • Summer Film Matinee Series Wednesdays at 1pm; call to register
  • Don't miss MHSBC Attic Treasures Market June 23-24, 2023 (more info: scroll to end)
  • MHM Cafe open for Attic Treasures Market: Friday until 6:30pm, Saturday until 4:30pm
  • Photos from our recent Books and Borscht session
  • MHM Café Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; lunch menu from 11:15am to 1:15pm.

    Soups of the Week: Mondays - Borscht & Somma Borscht; Tuesdays - Borscht & Vreneki; Wednesdays – Borscht & Green Bean & Ham; Thursdays – Borscht & Chicken Noodle Soup; Fridays – Farmer Sausage & Potato Soup along with traditional & signature baked goods.

  • FREE CONCERT at South Abbotsford MB Church July 23 at 7pm Bring Friends, Festival Seating; Produced by Calvin Dyck and organized by the MHSBC Events Committee


(Viewing in your email? This newsletter is longer than your email window, click at the bottom of your email where it says "[Message clipped] View entire message" so you don't miss anything! Lots of photos at the bottom ...)


Would you or someone you know be interested in joining our Volunteer Team? MHM is looking for Volunteers to help in the Café, Bookstore, Gallery, Garden, Housebarn and Front Desk. Call 604-758-5667, email info@mennonitemuseum.org or fill out the application form on the website: https://mennonitemuseum.org/volunteer/

You are Invited to Attend OUr Books and Borscht Series!

Register your spot by calling 604-758-5667 (leave a message after hours).

Seating is limited so register early!


Peter Andres hosts this series, not to be missed. Be sure to register today!


Our next book, Follow the Black Lines by Elsie K. Neufeld is not to be missed! Henry and Velma Braun will give a book talk about their involvement in the making of this book at 1pm.


Bring friends.

Books available for Purchase from our MHM Bookstore & Gift Shop

Register now for Wind the Clock Back Wednesdays

Tour our new permanent exhibit with Docent and Museum Educator, Jenny Bergen

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!

Summer Movie Matinees!

MHM “Movie Matinees Wednesdays”: at 1:00 pm. Come and watch exclusive, award winning historical feature films and documentaries with Film Host, Bill Thiessen. Free movie matinees.


REGISTER by calling 604-758-5667. Bring a friend!

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Museum Open for Visitors
See MHM website for Safety Protocol Updates before you visit.
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Watch for details about more open hours at the Museum, now at increment 5.

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: Cafe Open Monday to Friday

Increment 5: Housebarn Exhibit Open By Appointment

News from MHSBC: News from MHSBC:

You're invited to the Attic Treasures Market! Bring friends and enjoy this indoor antiques market! You're invited to the Attic Treasures Market! Bring friends and enjoy this indoor antiques market!

MHSBC Attic Treasures Market (Vintage, Antiques, and More)

MHSBC Attic Treasures Market (Vintage, Antiques, and More)

Public Market Hours: Friday June 23, 2023 1pm - 7pm Saturday June 24, 2023 10am - 5pm Public admission to the market: $5 pp. CASH only Parking is FREE Location: Mennonite Heritage Museum 1818...

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MHSBC Perogy Dinner Fundraiser - Save the Date for September 27, 2023!

Perogy Dinner Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Mennonite Historical Society of BC

Perogy Dinner Fundraiser takes place at:

Mennonite Heritage Museum Café

1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC

Ticket information to follow.

Meal includes cottage cheese perogies, farmer sausage, gravy, corn, coleslaw, platz, & coffee/tea.

Music Along the Journey

Music Along the Journey

Memories of Migration: “Russlaender” Centennial 100 Tour Concert


Sunday, July 23, 2023

7:00pm

at South Abbotsford MB Church

32424 Huntingdon Road

Abbotsford BC


Featuring: Music from Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, Germany and Canada


You are invited to this ‘finale’ concert of the Russlaender Centenary Tour; a re-enactment of the historic migration of 21,000 Mennonites from Soviet Union to Canada beginning in 1923. Join us as we remember and celebrate the music cherished by these newcomers as they made their way to western Canada. The programme will include music from Mexico and South America where several thousand Mennonites also settled during this time period.


Complimentary Festival Seating


Opportunity to donate to the Russlaender Remembrance Fund which supports 3 MCC Programs: Indigenous Neighbors, Ukraine, and International Refugee Settlement.

Russlaender 100 Tour

Russlaender 100 Tour

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 h ...

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The MHSBC Research Centre Open By Appointment

To book an in-person research assistance appointment/genealogy lookup, please email archives@mhsbc.com or call 604-853-6177.


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


Please "like" our videos and subscribe to our channels! Share with friends!


Thank you!

Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia

Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia

MHSBC is a community-funded organization, and we depend on your support. Your donation helps preserve our Mennonite stories and heritage for future generations. Funds are used to keep our archives open to public users; upgrade equipment; support our few staff members; bring you the latest research on Mennonite history through the Roots and Branches newsletter; and to sponsor special events.

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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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteHeritageMuseum/
Twitter: @mennomuseum1

In Search of Volunteers for our Main Exhibit and Housebarn! In Search of Volunteers for our Main Exhibit and Housebarn!

Photos from our recent Books & Borscht Session with thanks to our Authors, Host, Volunteers and Registrants: Photos from our recent Books & Borscht Session with thanks to our Authors, Host, Volunteers and Registrants:

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Hugo Unger

Presents his book.
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The family enjoys the borscht part of the afternoon.
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Authors give book talks and then there is a discussion afterward.

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Martha Unger

Reads from the book.
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Books are available in the MHM Bookstore.
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There is an opportunity for registrants to ask questions about the book and have their book signed.
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Rhubarb

Grows in our garden, ready to be made into delectable, signature baked goods such as perishky in our MHM Cafe.
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Take a walk and enjoy our rose gardens which are looked after by our faithful volunteers.
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