I went to the Thresherman's Museum this afternoon for a homeschool activity day hosted by some of the museum's volunteers inside the dining hall building, the homeschool children and parents dressed up as well as the volunteers, who were all in costume. We learned about: old time schools, how to card wool, use rope to tie various knots, grind cord with a morter and pastel, as well as making 'kring-el'. I would recommend checking this museum out in summertime, there are several old buildings to look through, varied activities, and...
Read moreI found this museum to be quite interesting, however it is significantly smaller then the Mennonite Heritage village in Steinbach. But don't let it's size fool you. They have an enormous selection of things to see, the sheer volume of items in their collection even made my head hurt just by thinking about it. But if ever in the region, the Pembina Threshermen museum is highly recommend to stop by and...
Read moreCheck this place out! I grew up driving past this place all the time but never went because it looks so plain from the highway, but the exhibits are very well done and really tell a story and take you back. On par with big city museums, this place is a gem! Expect to spend at least an hour and a half to see everything, longer if you read the signs and appreciate feeling like...
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