Fri, Apr 24
|Mennonite Heritage Centre
Explore 100 Years of Mennonites in Essex County
Mennonites have made their home in Essex County for 100 years. In this tour, learn more about their dramatic journey to Canada.
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Mennonite Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 5C4, Canada
About the event
Explore 100 Years of Mennonites in Essex County
Friday, April 24th from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Host: Jill Nicholson- Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association (Facebook)
Contact host: ekmennos@gmail.com
Mennonites have made their home in Essex County for over 100 years. Their journey to Canada was spurred by the trauma of life under Stalin in what is today Ukraine and later wars. In this walk, participants will learn about the history of the Mennonite religion, their successful lives in Ukraine following Catherine the Great's invitation to move there, their difficult lives under Stalin and their dramatic journey to Canada and freedom.
The Jane's Walk will include a tour of the museum and archives of Leamington's Mennonite Heritage Centre and the adjacent garden memorial.
About the host:
The Essex-Kent Mennonite Association mission is to preserve the history of the Mennonites of the Essex and Kent Counties and educate the community of this history through programs, talks and other events.
Type of Event:
Jane's Tour - Tour of a building (No dogs, please)
Event location:
Mennonite Heritage Centre - 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington
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Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility notes:
Wheelchair friendly: step-free entrance, no stairs required, clear interior pathways
Elevator available
Is there a bathroom in the space?
Yes, wheelchair-accessible bathroom available in the space (step-free entry, wide doorway, and enough space for mobility devices)
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Free street parking around the starting/ending location