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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: May 17th, 2024 Edition

Read below to find out all the details for dates and events coming up at 1818 Clearbrook Road!

In this issue:

  • Monday, May 20, 2024 CLOSED for Victoria Day
  • MHM Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War Gallery Exhibit runs until June 14th, 2024
  • MHM Café Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; lunch menu from 11:15am to 1:15pm
  • Yarn and Garn Fibre crafts drop in club Thursdays at 1:30pm
  • MHM Spring Film Matinees Wednesdays at 1pm, April 10 - June 5, 2024
  • Photos from Afternoon with the Author Shirley H. Showalter
  • Would you or someone you know be interested in joining our Volunteer Team? MHM is looking for Volunteers to help in the Café, Front Desk, Gallery Attendants, Docents for Main Exhibit and HouseBarn, and Grounds Team. Call 604-758-5667, email info@mennonitemuseum.org or fill out the application form on the website: https://mennonitemuseum.org/volunteer/


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MHM New Gallery Exhibit: Voices of Conscience MHM New Gallery Exhibit: Voices of Conscience

Peace Witness in the Great War

Come and view our New Gallery Exhibit, open now until June 14th, 2024.

Admission to the museum is free; bring friends and stay for lunch or coffee!

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War Artifacts

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Mob Violence

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Martyrs of Alcatraz

Spring Movie Matinees at the Museum! Spring Movie Matinees at the Museum!

Join us Wednesdays at 1pm for our free movie matinees!

Registration is required, call 604-758-5667.

Staff Update Staff Update

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Meet our newest additions to the team at the Mennonite Heritage Museum and Mennonite Historical Society!

Sherilyn Isaac Williams (left) joins us with a wealth of experience in organization and bookkeeping. Her meticulous attention to detail will be invaluable as she takes the reins on numerous financial facets of our operations. With Sherilyn at the helm, we're poised to navigate the complexities of budgeting and financial management with confidence and precision.


Donna Klassen Thomas (right) brings her creative flair and design expertise to our team. With a background rooted in design, she's primed to lend her talents to project coordination and communications efforts. From conceptualization to execution, Donna will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects come to life seamlessly, all while keeping our community engaged and informed.


Together, Sherilyn and Donna embody the dedication and skill set essential to advancing the mission of the Mennonite Heritage Museum and Mennonite Historical Society. We're thrilled to welcome them aboard and look forward to the fresh perspectives and contributions they'll bring to our organization.

Afternoon with Author Shirley H. Showalter Afternoon with Author Shirley H. Showalter

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On Tuesday, May 7 at 2 pm, Shirley Showalter spoke about her book The Mindful Grandparent, which she co-authored with Marilyn McEntyre. Her book inspires readers to foster solid relationships with grandchildren in our rapidly-moving culture.


Stop by our bookstore to pick up a copy of either of Showalter's books: The Mindful Grandparent or Blush.

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Volunteer - Mennonite Heritage Museum

Volunteer - Mennonite Heritage Museum

The Mennonite Heritage Museum is looking for volunteers in order to make the museum a continued success! Our volunteers are individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about community and give of their time a few hours or days each week. The volunteer opportunities are as follows: 1.

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News from MHSBC: News from MHSBC:

The MHSBC Research Centre Open By Appointment

Our Research Centre is open by appointment! Call ahead!

You may still leave messages and send emails to us during closed hours.


You can renew your membership for 2024 by paying online 24/7: https://www.mhsbc.com/memberships.php

Be sure to check your spam folder for the receipt as it sometimes ends up there.

Renewing online is handy and helps us. Thank you for your support in 2023!


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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Email: info@mennonitemuseum.org
Website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/
Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Phone: (604) 758-5667
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