Manitoba Historical Society

The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS ) is an organization that was founded in June 1879 and deals with the history of Manitoba. For this purpose, it maintains the Ross House Museum and the Museum Dalnavert. At the same time promotes the company research and publications, conservation of artifacts, but also the establishment of regional historical societies, and honors outstanding work as well as the 100 year old company, farms and non-profit societies and associations from. Since 1980 she publishes the periodical Manitoba History.

History

The Manitoba Historical Society was formed in June 1879 as a result of a law of the province. This makes it the oldest organization of its kind in western Canada.

Alexander McArthur (1843-1887), one of the founders, promoted research, conservation and public interest in history and natural history of the young province. Go to his initiative, the Winnipeg Public Library, Manitoba Museum and the Archives of Manitoba back.

Since 1955, the Margaret McWilliams Award is awarded for outstanding literary achievements and the representation of the province 's history. There are scientific, popular scientific and local historical works are excellent.

The interest of the younger generation should be promoted through the regularly scheduled competition for the Young Historians Award. Similar goals is the Margaret McWilliams competition, distinguishes the publications.

The MHS honors by the Centennial Farm Award descendants of the early settlers, who own a farm owned by the family for more than 100 years. The Centennial Business Award honors local companies in a similar form of the same age. In addition since 2004 the Centennial Organization Award, which singles out the contributions of non-commercial compounds and groups.

In addition, the company promotes under protection of historical buildings. For the protection of archives and artefacts own Historic Preservation Committee is responsible.

The Dalnavert Museum, a National Historic Site, goes back to a building that was built in victorian style for Sir Hugh John Macdonald, the son of the first Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. Hugh John Macdonald was Premier of Manitoba for a short time. 1970 saved the MHS the house from demolition by buying up and it was restored in the state of 1895. The interiors provide artifacts and antiques that come mainly from donations.

The Ross House Museum goes back to a house that was built in 1852. The owner was William Ross, who was appointed the first postmaster of the Council of Assiniboia in 1855. According to the Canada - Manitoba Agreement for Conservation and Recreation on the Red River Corridor, the house was restored. It offers a collection relating to post and communications.

By 2009, the number of regional historical societies grew to 21.

Since 1980, the MHS publishes the periodical Manitoba History.