Double Your Donation. Preserve Our History.

It’s hard to believe that another year is nearly over. 2026 was filled with incredible moments – from the laughter of kids to the smell of fresh-baked bread. We welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, connected generations, and celebrated our shared history with our community.

But preserving that history comes at a cost. Every year, we invest in the preservation of our 30+ historic buildings; this includes the iconic MHV Windmill, which needs significant maintenance to ensure its longevity. Your support, whether through dining with us, purchasing admission, or donating, keeps the sails spinning and the bread baking.

That is why we are excited to announce our year-end campaign.

From now until December 31, 2026, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar. That’s right; thanks to an incredibly generous donor, your dollars are doubled for the rest of 2026! Just like the windmill and the Steinbach skyline, it’s a perfect match!

So what does that look like?

Every donation helps preserve and share history, regardless of size. And now, you can double your impact.

• Your $20 becomes $40 and buys paint to help restore our historic buildings.
• Your $100 becomes $200 and secures high-quality materials for regular village maintenance.
• Your $1,000 becomes $2,000 and hires specialized labour to keep the Windmill running.

MHV has been an important part of our community since 1964. We have collected and preserved the roots of this community with over 17,000 artefacts and over 30 heritage and replica buildings in a village setting. Every year we share the stories of Mennonite life on the Manitoba prairies with 50,000 visitors from across the world. MHV not only shares and preserves our roots, but we invite everyone to participate in our programs and events with a sense of belonging. ‘Where we come from’ is the foundation for building a strong, caring, and understanding community. We are thankful for the generosity of our volunteers and our supporters, who enable MHV to continue being engaged with our community.

This donation match is open until December 31, 2026 or until we reach $120,000. Monthly donations are a great way to take advantage of this opportunity, making your impact even bigger. Companies are encouraged to reach out to our Development Coordinator at judsonr@mhv.ca.