Interactive Walking Tour Map

Guide to using the interactive Walking Tour Map

You can view images of the historic properties on the tour as well as details on their architectural significance.
Click on any of the numbered location icons to reveal a "pop-up" window with this information.

Upcoming Events

  • 27 May
    Upcoming

    MCHS Annual General Meeting

    The Annual Meeting for the Millbrook-Cavan Historical Society is scheduled for next Tuesday evening, May 27, 7:00 pm. It will be a chance to honor the memory of our long time friend and colleague Peter Ramsay as we receive a stained glass panel designed and crafted by Peter, donated to us by his daughters Cris and Jen.…

Past Events

  • 11 Apr
    Past

    Exploring Irish Emigration

    April Event Highlights Peter Robinson Irish Emigration. On Friday, April 11, we look forward to welcoming members of the Board organizing the Bicentennial of the Peter Robinson Emigration Project that brought over 2,000 Irish men, women and children on nine ships to “the place at the end of the rapids”…

  • 04 Apr
    Past

    Trivia Night

    Be ready! It's what you've been waiting for, and now, here it comes! Trivia Night with emcee Rachel Finnie, Friday, March 28, 7 pm sharp, at Millbrook's Legion Hall. Bring a team or just bring yourself. Pay what you can. Cash Bar. Prizes! Everyone welcome.

  • 21 Feb
    Past

    Celebrate Heritage History Week

    It's almost Heritage Week!  Your Historical Society invites you to celebrate with us, Friday, February 21, 7:00 pm at Millbrook's Legion Hall, when we'll highlight Local Living Legends - people and events that have contributed to the character and quality of life here in our township over the past few decades.  Join the conversation…

  • 05 Feb
    Past

    Virtual Tour of South-Central France

    Armchair Travel Presentation: Virtual Tour of South-Central France Time for a getaway, far from this Ontario winter? Where: Come to the Millbrook Branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries When: Wednesday, February 5th, 1-3 pm, for a virtual tour of south-central France! Castles and caves, medieval villages, wilderness treks and amazing views.…

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Historic Properties

What's New from the Archives

Family Allowance 1945
Millbrook Reporter - 1962
Medds Grocery - 1947

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The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society is committed to preserving the stories and the artifacts, manuscripts and photographs that illustrate the history of Millbrook, Cavan and the surrounding area in south central Ontario (Canada) for present and future generations.  It also seeks to inspire interest in the value of local history by keeping the stories alive.

We bring local history to life through community Programming and Publications.

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