Tag: Historical Society and local history
Finding Connections
Like community newspapers, our phones connect us with one another. So do our stories. As we have been developing the June 15 Blocks and Blooms tour, we have been enjoying some stories, making some…
Dressing up for Trivia
Drum roll please! On the red carpet March 28 will be the glitterati of Cavan Monaghan and beyond, dressed to the nines for A Night at the Movies-themed Trivia Night! Dressing as your screen…
Making History
Maintaining a record of our local history and encouraging people to be interested in various aspects of the past is a lot of what we do as MCHS, but now and then we just…
Now & Then – Let’s Have a Little Fun
One thing that never changes is our instinct for fun. We need it. A version of one very familiar proverb, attributed to Felix Sabates, says that all work and no play is just not…
Now & Then – January 2024
A lot of the time MCHS, your Historical Society, is the “go-to” resource when people want answers to questions like “who built my house?” or “where can I find my great-great grandfather’s headstone?” “Where…
Our Volunteers Get It Done
A little like Santa’s elves, our Historical Society gets things done out of the spotlight with the help of dedicated volunteers. Each has a particular interest or skill that finds expression in the variety…
Back by Popular Demand
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…
Investing with Pride in a Heritage Home
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…
Tour in Comfort
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…