Manitoba Historical Society

Manitoba Historical Society

The Manitoba Historical Society is a historical society in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It was created by an act of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 1879[1], and describes itself as "the oldest organization in western Canada devoted to the promotion of public interest in, and preservation of, the region’s historical resources".[2] The society publishes a journal called Manitoba History.


See also

  • William Kennedy - a founder

External links

References

  1. ^ The Manitoba Historical Society Property Act
  2. ^ Manitoba Historical Society (main page), accessed 13 July 2009.

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