About
The La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village is located on 10 acres of land homesteaded by Henry H. Peters in 1950. Mr. Peters owned the property until 1991 when it was purchased by the La Crete Agricultural Society for the purpose of creating a museum.
The La Crete Agricultural Society was organized on April 23, 1980. Since its inception the La Crete Agricultural Society has grown considerably to include a four-fold mandate:
The Heritage Village contains some of the original homestead buildings as well as buildings moved in from all around La Crete. Eleven historic buildings were moved to the site in the years 1992-2011. The former Tompkins Landing Ferry was also moved on to the property. The museum village has grown considerably from its inception.
The La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village grounds have been the site of an annual “Pioneer Day” event to demonstrate antique equipment operations and local cultural foods since the mid 1980s.
The La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village has had official recognized museum status through the Alberta Museums Association since 2007. This status is renewed every five years to prove that provincial museum standards of operation are being upheld.
We operate a small gift shop at the Heritage Centre, and although its mostly utilized by museum visitors we want you to know that you are welcome to both bring items to sell on consignment and to come shopping for gifts.
For information about tourism in Northwest Alberta visit: www.mackenziefrontier.com
For information about other museums in the Peace Country visit: www.spiritofthepeace.ca
The La Crete Agricultural Society was organized on April 23, 1980. Since its inception the La Crete Agricultural Society has grown considerably to include a four-fold mandate:
- History preservation through the management of the La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village
- Provision of a facility for community functions through the management of the La Crete Heritage Centre
- Organization of community events to improve the quality of life.
- Providing support to agricultural and horticultural initiatives.
- Youth and leadership development
The Heritage Village contains some of the original homestead buildings as well as buildings moved in from all around La Crete. Eleven historic buildings were moved to the site in the years 1992-2011. The former Tompkins Landing Ferry was also moved on to the property. The museum village has grown considerably from its inception.
The La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village grounds have been the site of an annual “Pioneer Day” event to demonstrate antique equipment operations and local cultural foods since the mid 1980s.
The La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village has had official recognized museum status through the Alberta Museums Association since 2007. This status is renewed every five years to prove that provincial museum standards of operation are being upheld.
We operate a small gift shop at the Heritage Centre, and although its mostly utilized by museum visitors we want you to know that you are welcome to both bring items to sell on consignment and to come shopping for gifts.
For information about tourism in Northwest Alberta visit: www.mackenziefrontier.com
For information about other museums in the Peace Country visit: www.spiritofthepeace.ca
Mission
It is the mission of the La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village to preserve and interpret the history and culture of the La Crete area and the origins and history of the Mennonite settlers that made Northern Alberta home. We provide programs, services, and events to educate and engage the community, future generations, and all museum visitors.
Vision
It is the vision of the La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village to provide a more complete understanding of the Mennonite story and the role they have played in the development of Northern Alberta
Values
The same values that guided Menno Simons are the values we follow in our organization.
Leadership: We take leadership to provide information, facilities, events, services, and programs to benefit, educate, and engage the community and all museum visitors.
Respect: We encourage an atmosphere where each person is valued and heard.
Unity: We press on together, with a common goal of interpreting Mennonite and local history.
Dedication: We are committed to making a difference to people
Integrity: We choose to behave ethically and are open, honest, and fair
Excellence: We do the best we can with what we have and to the best of our knowledge
Leadership: We take leadership to provide information, facilities, events, services, and programs to benefit, educate, and engage the community and all museum visitors.
Respect: We encourage an atmosphere where each person is valued and heard.
Unity: We press on together, with a common goal of interpreting Mennonite and local history.
Dedication: We are committed to making a difference to people
Integrity: We choose to behave ethically and are open, honest, and fair
Excellence: We do the best we can with what we have and to the best of our knowledge
HISTORY BOOK
In December of 2020, the La Crete Agricultural Society released a three volume community history book called Then and Now: The History of La Crete. The book details the history of the community of La Crete as well as the people who have made their home here.
The first printing of the book sold out quickly, but the second printing has now arrived. The books can be purchased at the La Crete Heritage Centre office or call 780-928-4447 to arrange shipping.
The first printing of the book sold out quickly, but the second printing has now arrived. The books can be purchased at the La Crete Heritage Centre office or call 780-928-4447 to arrange shipping.
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This project was funded in part by the Government of Alberta
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This project was funded in part by the D. F. Plett Foundation
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