Intro to Four Generations at the Library, Cindy Sutch Whitelaw
Fond memories of the Millbrook Library and all it has to offer from the perspective of someone who enjoyed its many contributions to the community and her family for 4 generations.
Intro to Remembering S.S #18 Cavan Schoolhouse, Bonna Walton
Travel back to the small one-room “Marsh” schoolhouse where the teacher taught 8 grades, a caretaker brought in the drinking water and wood each day, the music teacher came weekly, a minister provided religious education every once-in-awhile, and the health nurses provided immunizations as needed.
Intro to The Life and Times of John Heeringa
John recounts his life as the son of Dutch immigrants who came to Millbrook and eventually became dairy farmers. He talks about the changes he’s seen over the years as a farmer including the introduction of the Milk Marketing Board and the increase in the use of technology. He reminisces about favourite Dutch foods, his love of reading, and his hunting dogs and the large role they played in his life.
The History of the Winslows and the 4th Line Theatre
From their beginnings in Ireland, let Rob Winslow introduce you to his family and their life on the farm in Millbrook and tell you about his start as an actor, the creation of the 4th Line Theatre and his process for writing his plays.
Shirley Hall’s Puppet Ministry
In the late ‘70s Shirley Hall created the Puppet Ministry to help teach children about faith. With her daughters, niece and other children, they began their performances at the Millbrook Christian Assembly but were soon travelling to other churches and community events.
Remembering Food Preservation
Join the participants of this reminiscence evening about how food was preserved back ‘in the day’.
Jail Night
Join the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society as we sit down of former staff of the Millbrook Correctional Facility and learn the stories of both the staff as well as the prisoners.
Remembering School Days
Teachers, principles, educational workers, and their families join Alex and Celia as they recount their school years memories, sharing casual stories, and looking at old newsletters, school photos and yearbooks.
Remembering the 70s and 80s in Millbrook
Take a listen to the stories from participants about what it was like during the 70s and 80s in Millbrook. From Miss Frontier competitions, to town eggings, to the Voyageur Canoe Company and more…