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The Arrival – The Bicentenary of the Arrival of the Selkirk Settlers

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Festival du Voyageur

Once again Manitoba Living History is presenting “The People of Red River” at the FDV Fur Trade Museum in the Partners’ Room on the second floor of the Maison du Bourgeois. There is a weaving presentation consisting of a floor loom, finger weaving, and a paddle loom, and agriculture display with our new, larger and [...]

Canada Day

CANADA DAY FORT GIBRALTAR 11:00 – 4:00 P.M. Come for the day or for a few hours. Bring blanket – lunch – project to work on or just conversation. Several of our people are not able to attend this event as they usually do, so we’re looking for the rest of you!!!! See you there. [...]

The MLHS / SHVM proudly presents the 4th Annual Fall Gathering – September 11-13, 2009

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 [...]

Bits and Pieces

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 [...]

Moccasin Making Seminar

Greetings, A few members have shown interest in making themselves some summer moccasins. I will be offering the session either the 27th or 28th of June depending on demand and availability. If you are interested please email me with a date preference. A deposit of $20.00 is required to be prepaid in order to keep [...]

Event Dates so far for this year

DATES FOR THE 2009 SEASON (SO FAR)….. mark your calendars and watch for details. Looks like a busy season and there are a few more that will happen as well. SUNDAY APRIL 25 – FORT WHYTE SATURDAY, MAY 9TH – Tea and Fashion Show – BIRD’S HILL – small event SATURDAY, MAY 23RD AND SUNDAY [...]