It’s back! The long-awaited sequel to the Historical Society’s first-ever Trivia Night happens November 30. Join MCHS for a riveting night of trivia with emcee Rachel Finney. This 19+ event at the Millbrook Legion Hall is going retro, with the focus on 1980s and 1990s pop culture. Registration is at… Continue reading
Millbrook experienced a boost in its heritage value and a fresh injection of pride this past month when the owners of 37 King Street East, Art and Vera Tarasuk, celebrated two achievements. The first might be described as “the crowning glory” of this beautifully maintained residence known as the Robert… Continue reading
On Wednesday, October 11, 3-4 pm, come and enjoy an illustrated tour of some of Millbrook’s heritage properties, all from the comfort of an armchair at the library. Or at least a chair! Learn about a little local history and some of the residents and entrepreneurs that shaped our community…. Continue reading
Another month and another blow to the community as we mark the passing of another local hero. On Thursday Sept 28th, David Brackenridge passed away suddenly at the age of 79. After graduating from the University of Guelph in 1966 with a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Guelph he began his… Continue reading
The trustees for St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery are happy to announce that the chapel bell has been restored & has been mounted back into the bell tower. B&R Jackson Construction was hired for this project of mounting the bracket, sandblasting brackets & bell, painting, installing steel brackets, repairing overhang & re-installing… Continue reading
On Thursday, October 12 at the Legion Hall in Millbrook, come and celebrate the commitment, skill and dedication of some of our local heroes. Responding to local floods, fires, tornadoes and explosions is just part of what our First Responders do and have done over the years. We look forward… Continue reading
Residents of the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the surrounding area are invited to the Cavan Monaghan Libraries every Wednesday (Millbrook Branch) and Thursday (Bruce Johnston Branch) from 1-3pm to participate in the CM Libraries new project called “Collecting our stories” made possible through funding from the Ontario Government’s Senior… Continue reading
Customers who enjoy exploring the ever-changing inventory a The Joneses consignment shop in Millbrook will soon have a new destination just across the street. Charlotte Clements is changing the menu at Menzies’ House, where she and her sister have operated a bridal shop for several years, into a new shop… Continue reading
A key part of our local Historical Society’s reason for being is to bring people together to share stories and encourage interest in recording and preserving those memories. As the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society launches its new season, the number of opportunities for fans of history to get together to… Continue reading
