Historical Society Welcomes Additions

By Celia Hunter The record of activities and achievements made by the families that trace their roots back to Cavan Monaghan continues to grow as the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society’s archivist, Kim McLeod, catalogues and stores donated materials at the Old Millbrook School. Recent additions include family histories from both… Continue reading

Old Millbrook School Rehabilitation Project

At the May 20th Council meeting, it was agreed to proceed with a series of rehabilitation projects at the Old Millbrook School, for a total value of $511,750. Of this amount, $375,266.28 will be funded by a grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) which was approved several… Continue reading

Now & Then – June 2025

Go West…… And Grow Up With the Country By Dan Bourgeois By the late 1860s, Millbrook was a bustling village of some 1,300 people. The commercial district included King Street along the current “downtown”, as well as Tupper Street heading north of King Street. Businesses along Tupper St alone included… Continue reading

Remembering Peter Ramsay

By Celia Hunter The Millbrook Cavan Historical Society lost a much-valued friend, colleague and former president on March 3, when Peter Ramsay passed away at home, at age 87, with his daughters at his side. Peter was a tireless champion of local history, and passionate about our rich architectural heritage,… Continue reading