4th Line Theatre Hosts a Special Hockey-themed Reminiscence

4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her for an afternoon of hockey-themed stories, memories and reminiscences, with an eye to creating a hockey-themed play in the near future.  Canadian actors and playwrights Paul Braunstein (4th Line’s The Shadow Walk of Millbrook)… Continue reading

Help Needed for Peter’s Planned Display

Volunteer Peter Ramsay regularly changes up the display cabinet at the Millbrook branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries on behalf of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. Recently, two examples of the work of Millbrook Industries prompted Peter to consider putting together an exhibit of the wares that this local enterprise… Continue reading

School days, school days …

The bell rings at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28 at the Millbrook Legion Hall for students, teachers and staff who spent time on reading, writing and ‘rithmetic at area schools, past and present. Of course, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the stories, witness the reunions, and take… Continue reading

The History of Bethany Illuminated in New Book

“Reflections of Bethany” is the title Kathy Morton’s latest book which was launched at Bethany United Church on November 30th.   The author is recognized as the unofficial spokesperson and expert on the area.  In her role as the President of the Manvers Township Historical Society she has organized many events… Continue reading

Grand Opening of the Millbrook Dam

Dave Brackenridge addressed the audience for the official grand opening of the Millbrook Dam in November of 2019. The finishing touch will be the installation of permanent panels describing the role the pond and mill have had in the area. Temporary versions of the panels designed and written by local… Continue reading

Trout Unlimited Members Ready to Get Their Feet Wet

Last month, Millbrook resident Jim Slavin introduced Council to the goals and intentions of the newest local environmental organization, the Millbrook chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC). The branch is the newest member of this registered Canadian not for profit organization whose mission is the conservation, protection and restoration of… Continue reading

St. Paul’s Cemetery 200th Anniversary

More than 100 visitors came to the 200th anniversary of St. Paul;s Cemetery last month in an event to honour the land and the contributions of those who have been faithful caretakers of the property for more 200 years. The tree planting linked to the past, present and future, and… Continue reading

Children Play Games from 1819 at St. John’s Ida Event

Participating in a sack race on Sunday, September 8th, this was one of the many children who participated in races that were popular 200 years ago. The purpose of the children’s race day was to celebrate the 200 years St. John’s Anglican congregation has worshiped on top of the hill. … Continue reading

The Deyell Monument

Millbrook is very lucky in having, and having retained, so many lovely buildings. The historically interesting buildings that immediately spring to mind are the Old School, several former hotels, and the former town hall, along with many other businesses and houses. Sadly, however, few people would think of the attractive… Continue reading