Sparked by the 150th anniversary of Mennonites migrating from Russia and Prussia to the central plains of North America and the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, this special exhibition invites you to reflect on your own family journey and immigration issues today.

Upcoming Events

First Saturday Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Our First Saturday Bird Walks depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and winter weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not...

Five Places of Christmas

City of Newton

Newton-area museums welcome the public to “Five Places of Christmas” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday open house is a collaborative event among the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Harvey County Historical Museum, Kauffman Museum, Warkentin...

Book Reading and Discussion: David Janzen, “Once Upon a Time There Was a Three-Year-Old Grandpa”

Museum Event

This event will include a reading, discussion, and book signing by the author. ABOUT THE BOOK: This eccentric title recalls a collection of tales first told to grandchildren at bedtime. Each chapter begins with a fun-to-read farmer-boy story from the 1940s, an era...