BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCHS - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MCHS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MCHS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20341101 DTSTAMP:20260614T143916Z CREATED:20260322T165535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T143916Z UID:9478-1706745600-2045951999@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:MCHS Historic Properties Self-Guided Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The village of Millbrook is remarkable for its well-preserved heritage homes and properties\, and has an interesting history. \nPlan a day out in Millbrook and enjoy a self-guided walking tour that will feature some of the architectural gems in the village and outline some of the area’s rich history. \nYou can view the properties in the guide book in any order you want\, or you can start at the first house in the booklet\, 3 Bank Street North (known as The Ontario Cottage). The Self-Guided Walking Tour booklet\, found below\, guides you through town and features over 25 properties. \nComfortable walking shoes are highly recommended\, and walkers are cautioned that there are some hills to climb.  Free for members\, by free-will donation for non-members. \n  \n \n View Self-Guided Tour Booklet\n \nThe map below shows the historic properties included on the tour. Click each number to find more information on each property including images\, its history\, and architectural significance.  \n  URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/historic-properties-self-guided-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Millbrook\, Ontario\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Walking tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Ontario-Cottage.jpg.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T221326Z CREATED:20260418T221326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T221326Z UID:10613-1744398000-1744405200@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:The Peter Robinson Emigration Project DESCRIPTION:Why did more than 2000 from County Cork board nine ships bound for Upper Canada in 1825? Come and find out this Friday\, April 11\, at the Millbrook Legion Hall. All welcome. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/the-peter-robinson-emigration-project/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Talks & presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Irish-Emigration.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T220024Z CREATED:20260418T215924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T220024Z UID:10610-1750600800-1750608000@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate Pontypool DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\, at 2 pm\, the Manvers Twp. Historical Society is hosting a heritage visit at the Pontypool United Cemetery. All are welcome. Share family stories and photos\, learn more about our neighbouring community. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/lets-celebrate-pontypool/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Heritage site visit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lets-Celebrate-Pontypool.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260320T004105Z CREATED:20260320T004105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T004105Z UID:8751-1761246000-1761253200@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Then and Now\, Here and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This\, our season-opening event\, will take place at the Millbrook Legion Hall\, 9 King Street East\, with doors open at 6:45.\n\n\nThursday\, October 23\, 7:00 pm\, we welcome as our guest speaker David Beaucage Johnson\, presenting a dynamic talk on Indigenous Peoples Then and Now\, Here and Beyond.  This\, our season-opening event\, will take place at the Millbrook Legion Hall\, 9 King Street East\, with doors open at 6:45.\n\nMaps and places top the list of David’s favourite things\, along with horse and buggy rides\, sable paintbrushes\, compasses\, gps units\, sealing wax\, imperial star destroyers and cufflinks. A Mississauga Anishnaabe of the Turtle Clan\, David is an artist\, geographer\, historian\, cultural advisor for Petroglyphs Provincial Park and instructor in the Continuing Education Program at Trent University.\n\nPlease join us!  There will be light refreshments\, a cash bar\, and a Membership Table set up for renewals and information.  Our Membership fee remains $15/single\, $25/family.  Your support through membership allows us to maintain our extensive local history collection\, broaden our outreach initiatives and engage speakers for the gatherings we hold.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/indigenous-peoples-then-now-here-beyond/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Talks & presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/David-Beaucage-Johnson.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T215459Z CREATED:20260418T215459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T215459Z UID:10607-1764270000-1764277200@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Voyageur Canoe and Glenn Fallis DESCRIPTION:Only in Millbrook you say? Voyageur Canoe’s Glenn Fallis weaves memories and stories of growing up in Millbrook in the 1950s and ’60s\, to fit together all the parts that built his renowned company. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/voyageur-canoe-and-glenn-fallis/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Talks & presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Voyageur-Canoe-Glenn-Fallis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260320T003736Z CREATED:20260320T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T003736Z UID:8749-1769691600-1769698800@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:‘Remember when THAT happened? DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 29\, 1-3 pm at the Millbrook branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries\, Old Millbrook School.\n \nJoin the Historical Society for a Lunch & Learn\, as we explore how to capture some of the local stories that give colour and texture to this place where we live.  URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/remember-when-that-happened/ LOCATION:Millbrook Public Library\, 1 Dufferin Street\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lunch and learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Remember-heading.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214911Z CREATED:20260320T002827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T214911Z UID:8743-1772132400-1772139600@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Local Artists: The Millbrook Gallery DESCRIPTION:The Millbrook Gallery operated at 17 King Street from 1995 to 2002\, bringing beauty and class to the local downtown area. Three founding members of the group of artists\, Barb Walker\, Jane Wilson and Bill Slavin\, discuss the evolution of the gallery aided by series of photos illustrating the events\, the art and the culture fostered in this unique storefront in the heart of Millbrook. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/celebrating-local-artists/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Talks & presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/celebrating-local-arts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Millbrook Cavan Historical Society":MAILTO:millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T032637Z CREATED:20260608T030308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T032637Z UID:11425-1782642600-1782658800@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Trinity-the-Marsh Anglican Church 150th anniversary DESCRIPTION:150th anniversary church service Sunday\, June 28th at 10.30 am \n“Doors Open” at historic Trinity-the-Marsh Saturday\, August 8th\, from 11 am to 3 pm \nTrinity the Marsh was built in 1876 on land donated by James Fallis\,and is a\, now rare\, board and batten chapel.\nThe home church to generations of farm families\, the  interior has changed little in the 150 years of its existence. \nAll welcome! \nCounty Road 21 & Glamorgan Road\, Cavan Monaghan\n7 km west of downtown Millbrook URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/trinity-the-marsh-anglican-church-150th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TheMarsh-Trinity-Church.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260911T014505Z CREATED:20260911T014505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T014505Z UID:12656-1789653600-1789660800@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Grand Opening of the Local History and Archives Center DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the opening of the Local History and Archives Centre!\nThe MCHS has entered into a lease agreement with the municipality for the use of one of the south-facing upper floor classrooms at the Old Millbrook School.\nThe space features exhibits and meeting space\, offers research opportunities\, and gives us room for ongoing digitization of records including photographs\,\nnewspapers and documents. \nOur Grand Opening takes place on Thursday\, September 17\, 2-4pm\, in collaboration with the Township’s Open House\, celebrating the renovation and preservation work undertaken with the support of provincial and federal funding. URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/grand-opening-of-the-local-history-and-archives-center/ LOCATION:Millbrook Public Library\, 1 Dufferin Street\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Book launch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MCHS-Opening-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021110Z CREATED:20260911T020959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021110Z UID:12668-1790850600-1790863200@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:Thursday Excursions DESCRIPTION:History doesn’t just belong in an archive. \nOur first “Thursday Excursion” is to the historic Hope Mill\, established in 1835 and still operating today.\nCarpool from Cavan Monaghan or meet at the Hope Mill\, just north of Lang Pioneer Village Museum. \nPlease register by emailing: millbrookcavanhs@gmail.com. \nThose wishing to carpool should meet at the Old Millbrook School parking lot at 10am.\nThursday\, October 1\, 10:30am at Hope Mill URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/thursday-excursions/ LOCATION:Millbrook Public Library\, 1 Dufferin Street\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Walking tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thursday-excursions-pic.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T020552Z CREATED:20260911T015622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T020552Z UID:12662-1792695600-1792702800@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:The Mystery of the Bell DESCRIPTION:Featuring guest speaker Mark Starowicz\nThursday\, October 22\, 7pm\,\nMillbrook Legion URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/the-mystery-of-the-bell/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mystery-of-the-Bell-speaker-e1789092304327.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T020047Z CREATED:20260911T015822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T020047Z UID:12664-1795114800-1795122000@millbrookcavanhs.org SUMMARY:The Railway Runs Through Millbrook Junction DESCRIPTION:Special guest speaker Ted Rafuse\nThursday\, November 19\, 7pm\nMillbrook Legion URL:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/event/the-railway-runs-through-millbrook-junction/ LOCATION:Millbrook Legion Hall\, Millbrook Ontario\, 9 King St E\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://millbrookcavanhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Railway-Runs-thru-Millbrook-speaker.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR