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Our journal, published three times a year, contains all-original, scholarly and popular articles on many facets of history in Manitoba, and across Western Canada.

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Find out about the history of communities around Manitoba using your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Our website has over 9,000 interesting places on an interactive map.

Memorable Manitobans

A collection of short biographies of noteworthy people from Manitoba’s past are linked to historic sites and events.

Are you interested in the history of Manitoba and Western Canada? If so, the Manitoba Historical Society is for you! Membership is open to individuals, students, families, organizations, and businesses.

Prairie
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Our journal, published three times a year, is devoted to the history of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the US borderlands. It contains well researched, scholarly articles as well as articles of general interest and book reviews.

"Red River Buffalo Hunter" by artist Donald Ross "Don" McMaster (1931–2023)

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The MHS is actively engaged in original research on all facets of Manitoba history. Contact us if you would like to help, or if you are interested in hiring our researchers to answer your historical question.

MEMORABLE MANITOBANS

This is a collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. We acknowledge that the collection contains both reputable and disreputable people. All are worth remembering as a lesson to future generations.

HISTORIC SITES OF MANITOBA

This is an interactive, searchable map of Manitoba’s historic sites.

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2020 MANITOBA
HERITAGE SUMMIT

A group of eight Manitoba Provincial Heritage Associations (PHAs) is organizing a "Heritage Summit" to discuss the state of heritage in Manitoba. What are the present opportunities and challenges in the heritage sector? How are heritage-related organizations preparing to address them?

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MHS Staffing Announcement

October 6, 2025

Mr. Lawrence Prout, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS), wishes to advise that Ms. Tracey Turner, Executive Director, has left the MHS as of today, October 6th, 2025. On an interim basis, the Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, a former MHS Council President and long-time contributor […]

In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Council of the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) in April 2023, a Prairie History Endowment Fund has been created at The Winnipeg Foundation as a separate trust under the MHS Agency Fund with an initial contribution of 10,000ドル. The primary goal of this endowment is to sustain the publication of Prairie History magazine because it […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 Manitoba Hist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 Manitoba Historical Society Announces Top-10 Endangered Structures for 2025 Winnipeg, MB — As part of Canada Historic Places Days, the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) announces its annual list of the Top-10 Endangered Structures in Manitoba for 2025. These buildings and structures, listed from oldest to newest, are historically significant landmarks that face uncertain futures due to neglect, development pressures, or lack of awareness. Each year, MHS highlights the critical need to preserve Manitoba’s built heritage. These structures tell the stories of the people, communities, and industries that helped shape both urban and rural Manitoba. While each is unique, all share a pressing need for protection, restoration, or adaptive reuse. The MHS encourages Manitobans to visit these sites, share their stories, and participate in efforts to preserve them. The full 2025 list, including historical background and current condition of each structure, is available at: https://www.mhs.mb.ca/404.shtml MHS Top-10 Endangered Structures for 2025 List 1)St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Rectory, 1147 Breezy Point Road, RM of St. Andrews 2)Peck Building, 33 Princess Street, Winnipeg 3)Scallion Granary, Scallion, RM of Wallace-Woodworth 4)Lake of the Woods Grain Elevator, Cameron, Municipality of Two Borders 5)Lauder Methodist Church / Lauder United Church, Lauder, Municipality of Grassland 6)Canadian National Railway Turntable, Jackson Street, Dauphin 7)Hartney Town Hall, 220 West Railway Street, Hartney, Municipality of Grassland 8)Hales House, 1312 Tenth Street, Brandon 9)Rover Electric Terminal, 199 Annabella Street, Winnipeg 10)Union Bank Building / Royal Bank Building, 121 Broadway Street South, Crystal City, Municipality of Louise About the Manitoba Historical Society: Founded in 1879, the Manitoba Historical Society is the province’s oldest organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Manitoba. Media Contacts: -Gordon Goldsborough, Senior Researcher, MHS | gordon@mhs.mb.ca -Gail Perry, Historic Preservation Committee Chair, MHS, gailperry@mymts.net

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