Christmas at Chortitz: A New Perspective
Andrew and I attended “Christmas at Chortitz” this past Saturday. There are many places named Chortitz, so I’ll be specific: I’m talking about a hamlet […]
local history
Exploring the Keating Homestead Near Steinbach
It was almost a year ago, when Andrew picked me up from work and announced there was a plaque that we’d never seen, quite nearby. […]
Lightening Strikes & Tornadoes: Exploring Schonthal!
One magical day this past summer, I met my friend Audrey’s dad, Mr. Hiebert. Sasha, Audrey, and I were heading out to learn about Kronsthal, […]
Looking For My Grandmother in “Adventures of a Mennonite”
What happens when you’re desperate for stories but running out of sources? Well, if you’re a Mennonite, you can search for books written by folks […]
100 Years of New Bothwell, 145 Years of Kronsthal
This past year, New Bothwell celebrated 100 years. That’s kind of weird to me, because this community has existed here since 1874. Mind you, it […]