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Winnipeg's Early History: From Birth to the Boom Decade - Part 1

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In this two-part series, historian and Heritage Winnipeg’s President Greg Agnew will discuss the early history of the City of Winnipeg. In part 1, learn about the early years when Winnipeg transformed itself from a settlement into a full-fledged city in the 1870s.

Join us for part 2 to hear about the challenges faced in the 1880s, as the city entered its "boom decade" and saw unprecedented growth in size and population.

As the current President of Heritage Winnipeg, Greg Agnew has spent the past two decades making presentations, advocating to save heritage at risk, volunteering behind the scenes, and guiding tours for Heritage Winnipeg’s Door's Open Winnipeg.

Related Info Guide: Local History

Date:: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time:: 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Location:: Buchwald Room
Branch:: Millennium Library
Audience:: For Adults
Audience:: For Seniors
Categories:: Finance, Law & Jobs Learning & Leisure
In-person/online event: This event takes place both in-person and online. An online meeting link will be sent to all participants by email regardless of registration type.
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