LearnThe Historical Society brings community members and visitors together on a regular basis to broaden and deepen our knowledge and understanding of the history of this area and beyond. We bring a variety of speakers to our gatherings over the course of each year
Information Events
JoinBy becoming a member, you attend all Historical Society events and gatherings at no charge, and support the efforts and initiatives of the Historical Society to preserve and promote the history of Cavan Monaghan Township. We value our members!
Ways to support
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27 MayUpcomingMCHS Annual General Meeting
Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 7pm, Old Millbrook School. Come and celebrate with us. Come and find out what's up for the coming year.
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13 Apr, 25PastMore Events Coming Soon!
Visit our website often for news of upcoming events hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society
11 Apr, 25PastExploring 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…
04 Apr, 25PastTrivia 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,…
21 Feb, 25PastCelebrate 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 -…
05 Feb, 25PastVirtual 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…
01 Nov, 24PastGlen Fallis – The Life and Times of a Modern-Day Voyageur
What a great night! Glenn Fallis, sternsman for the 1967 Ontario canoe in the Voyageur Canoe Pageant, held a crowd of about 100 spellbound as…
01 Nov, 24PastRevisit: Black Watch Snipers
This November marks the centenary of the signing of the Armistice to end “the war to end all wars”. In 2018, The Historical Society partnered…
31 Oct, 24PastMembership Drive
The Millbrook Cavan Historical Society is seeking new members and encouraging existing members to renew!
23 Oct, 24PastVolunteer Fair
We want to see you! Come for a visit this Wednesday, October 23, any time between 3 pm and 7:30, when MCHS will be at…
01 Oct, 24PastVirtual Tour of Heritage Landmarks
Virtual Tour! Tuesday Oct. 1, 1:00-3:00 pm at the Bruce Johnston Library, 2199 Davis Road This afternoon event at the Bruce Johnston Library, 2199 Davis…
25 Sep, 24PastTrivia Quiz
Trivia Quiz! Wednesday, September 25, 1:00-3:00 pm at the Millbrook Branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries. This was an entertaining afternoon as we challenged our knowledge of local…
19 Apr, 24PastAn Evening with Archaeologist Tom Mohr
Tom Mohr joins us as MCHS’s special guest for an informal discussion on “Digging Up the Past: An Informal Guide to Ontario Archaeology”. He will…
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10 Nov, 18PastArmistice Reception
Saturday, November 10, 2-4pm In collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 402, the Historical Society invites the community to the Legion Hall, King Street,…
06 Nov, 18PastMemories of Main Street
Memories of Main Street - February 23, 7pm, Centennial Place Fireside Lounge in Millbrook: come and share memories of businesses and activities in downtown Millbrook…
26 Oct, 18PastJail Tales: Memories of the Millbrook Correctional Centre
Friday, October 26, 7-9pm Newcomers to the area will see no evidence of the former Millbrook Correctional Centre that once loomed over the village of…
23 Sep, 18PastGoing to Market
Sunday, September 23, 10am-1pm On display will be a variety of tools and gadgets that made the chores in the autumn a little easier, with…
20 Sep, 18PastAncestry Workshop
In collaboration with the Cavan Monaghan Library, monthly workshops to teach the basics of navigating the genealogy program Ancestry (Library Edition) will be offered every…
08 Jan, 18PastFinding Your Roots
Please join us for a special workshop presented by Kim McLeod and Karla Buckborough on how to research and trace your family roots. Find out…
06 Dec, 17PastLord and Lady Tweedsmuir
Who were Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir, and what did they have to do with us? Surprisingly, their impact on us and their influence on our…
13 Nov, 17PastA Chance to Understand
This month, the Historical Society’s gathering will be held in cooperation with St. Thomas’ Anglican Church as together we experience the KAIROS Blanket Exercise. This…
26 Oct, 17PastThe North West Passage: Arctic Quest
The Northwest Passage - Michel St.Jean will be presenting and talking about his film, Arctic Quest, at our October 26 Gathering, 7pm in the Fireside…