Tag: Historical Society and local history
Thanks, Liz!
Liz has served on the Board of Directors of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society for many years, and is both an active, cheerful volunteer and a resource full of new ideas. The spectacular…
Strong Community Interest Shown at Heritage Conservation District Forum
Diane Chin, President of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Cobourg and East Northumberland Region, joined the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society (MCHS) and about 50 interested community members on May 25 at the…
Is a Heritage Conservation District right for downtown Millbrook?
This is the question that the Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society (MCHS) will be asking at their Community Forum on Thursday, May 25 at the Millbrook Legion Hall. Your input is needed, but first…
MCHS and Cavan Monaghan Libraries Partnership will make local history more accessible
Over the past few years, the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society has worked in collaboration with Cavan Monaghan Libraries in a number of ways. The Millbrook branch of the library is the location of…
Seasoned Author adds Playwriting to Exceptional Résumé
D’Arcy Jenish’s career as a writer and journalist started with small-town newspapers in southwestern Ontario. Originally from Saskatchewan, he attended high school in Peterborough and graduated from the University of Western Ontario. The West…
Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society to Host Trivia Night
On Thursday, March 30, the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society (MCHS) is looking forward to a night of trivia, music, and prizes at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 in downtown Millbrook. There will…
Bringing History to Life
Robert Winslow will be sharing his story, which is also part of ours, at a talk hosted by the Historical Society where he will talk about how he makes our history both entertaining and…
Cavan Monaghan Honours St. Paul’s Cemetery Trustees
Members of the St. Paul’s Cemetery Committee were awarded the Municipal Heritage Recognition Award at the November 7th, 2022 Council Meeting. The cemetery and chapel are located at 1304 Zion Line, just southeast of…
Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society Make Plans for the Future
It was a cold, clear night on November 14th, 2022, but it was lovely and warm in the beautiful Millbrook Cathedral Lounge. Celia Hunter, President of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society welcomed everyone…