Why become an MHS member?
The benefits of membership include a subscription to our journal Prairie History, special events and presentations, discounts at museums and shops, and more.
Prairie History
Our journal, published three times a year, contains all-original, scholarly and popular articles on many facets of history in Manitoba, and across Western Canada.
Historic Sites of Manitoba
Find out about the history of communities around Manitoba using your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Our website has over 9,000 interesting places on an interactive map.
Memorable Manitobans
A collection of short biographies of noteworthy people from Manitoba’s past are linked to historic sites and events.
Are you interested in the history of Manitoba and Western Canada? If so, the Manitoba Historical Society is for you! Membership is open to individuals, students, families, organizations, and businesses.
Prairie
History
Our journal, published three times a year, is devoted to the history of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the US borderlands. It contains well researched, scholarly articles as well as articles of general interest and book reviews.
CURRENT ISSUE
Prairie History # 20
Summer 2026
Uniquely beautiful and iconic, a much-photographed prairie landmark with classic Ukrainian Orthodox architecture, this small church at Maryville, Saskatchewan was demolished in early 2025. Chris Attrell
Featured Research / Archives
The MHS is actively engaged in original research on all facets of Manitoba history. Contact us if you would like to help, or if you are interested in hiring our researchers to answer your historical question.
MEMORABLE MANITOBANS
This is a collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. We acknowledge that the collection contains both reputable and disreputable people. All are worth remembering as a lesson to future generations.
HISTORIC SITES OF MANITOBA
This is an interactive, searchable map of Manitoba’s historic sites.
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2020 MANITOBA
HERITAGE SUMMIT
A group of eight Manitoba Provincial Heritage Associations (PHAs) is organizing a “Heritage Summit” to discuss the state of heritage in Manitoba. What are the present opportunities and challenges in the heritage sector? How are heritage-related organizations preparing to address them?
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MHS Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
October 9, 2026
Deadline for applications: Friday, 30 October 2026, 4:00 PM The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is the province’s leading organization dedicated to public education, outreach, and communication about Manitoba’s history. Reporting to the MHS Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Directors, the Administrative Assistant provides essential clerical, organizational, and communication support to ensure the […]
Manitoba Day Award Nominations 2026
May 16, 2026
The Manitoba Day Awards, presented by the Association for Manitoba Archives, recognize projects—books along with other media—that make strong use of archival materials. The 2026 nominees are listed below and award recipients will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 28 May 2026. BOOKS ONLINE RESOURCES OTHER MEDIA
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