The Manitoba Living History Society has been recognized and honoured in the Manitoba Legislature, in a Member’s statement read aloud to the Legislative Assembly by Erin Selby, MLA for Southdale. The following is a quotation of the statement read to the Assembly: Manitoba Legislative Assembly Member’s Statement Erin Selby, MLA Southdale December 2, 2009 Manitoba [...]
Here are some images from Tartan Day, which took place April 6, 2010 at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
For many years, we have collected costume and textile information from primary sources that has only been available to those who come over and borrow books and patterns and work their way through a hundred plus binders of raw data. For years, we have stalled off on pulling some of this information together in the [...]
The following are photos taken during the St. Andrew’s Parade in honor of the Selkirk Settlers, which took place during the MLHS Fall Gathering weekend: Click on the image to start the slideshow. If you can’t see the slideshow below, try installing the latest Flash Player.
The 4th Annual Fall Gathering was a resounding success! Friday’s rain was banished by sunshine on Saturday and Sunday. Workshops were varied and ranged from drop spinning to using a quern. The new marquee offered shelter to many diners while they enjoyed an eight course meal that had been prepared and cooked on site over [...]
Please enjoy this gallery of beautiful photos taken on Canada Day 2009, by MLHS member Christine Lamontagne. The slideshow will start in a few seconds. If you can’t see the slideshow below, try installing the latest Flash Player.
On Thursday, September 10 be sure to tune in to the show Radio Noon on CBC Radio One – 89.3 FM / 990 AM when our very own Judy McPherson is being interviewed by host Marilyn Maki. Judy will be providing information about the upcoming Fall Gathering and on the MLHS in general. The show, [...]
The Manitoba Living History Society / Societe pour l”histoire vivante du Manitoba invites you to the 4th Annual Fall Gathering of the People of Red River. Come and see life as it was in 1815! Learn some of Manitoba’s rich heritage and have fun while doing it. This family event takes place September 11-13 at [...]
This is a reminder to attend the Fort Gibraltar event this Thursday – again it’s from 5:45 to 7:30 for a large group from Dunn & Bradstreet. We had lots of MLHS people out last Thursday – but some of us will be at Fort Union this time, so please get out with your demonstrations [...]
Notice to all members: We are in the process of choosing dates for the Fall Gathering 2009. A vote will be taken at the AGM. If you know that you will not be attending the AGM please vote using e-mail. Please indicate your choice of one of the options. Thank you. · I/we prefer August [...]