Detweiler Meetinghouse

Detweiler Meetinghouse The 1855 Detweiler Meetinghouse is the only surviving stone Mennonite meetinghouse in Ontario. Jacob F. Jacob H. Copies are available for sale.

It and the adjoining Roseville Mennonite Cemetery in a quiet rural setting is administered by Detweiler Meetinghouse Inc. The historic Detweiler Meetinghouse created in 1855, located one kilometer west of Roseville is the only surviving stone meetinghouse built by Mennonite settlers in Ontario. Detweiler was already ordained as a minister when he came to the Roseville area in 1822. Detweiler, pos

sibly a third cousin of Jacob F., who was an ordained deacon in Pennsylvania, also came to the Roseville area at that time. In 1992 a board was put in place to restore and preserve the meetinghouse as it appeared in the second half of the 19th century. The Roseville Mennonite Cemetery, adjacent to the Detweiler Meetinghouse, is operated by Detweiler Meetinghouse Inc. An illustrated history was written by Reg Good and published in 1999: "Detweiler's Meetinghouse: A History of Mennonites near Roseville, Ontario." It includes details about and photos of the building restoration.

More fun, music and song from No Discernible Key last week. Thanks to Liz.
06/02/2026

More fun, music and song from No Discernible Key last week. Thanks to Liz.

05/19/2026
05/19/2026

Ivan Emke welcomes you to our programs with exuberance, humour and history! The video is a sample of what the audience -- and musicians -- enjoy pre program. Turn up the volume for a short clip at the 36 second mark.

Next week, May 28, at 7 pm, No Discernible Key will fill the meetinghouse with their farmer ballads, folksy country wisdom and ... more!

05/12/2026

Tickets are limited!

05/10/2026

It was cool in the stone meetinghouse for Thursday's Hymn Sing led by Mark Diller Harder. Singing with "Voices Together" kept us warm!

See you next on May 28 when No Discernible Key entertains.

Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries

02/03/2026

🖤💛💚 Black Heritage Month: Community Events & Celebrations 🖤💛💚
Honouring the Past. Empowering the Future.
This Black Heritage Month, join our Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries partners for a series of powerful, community-focused events celebrating Black history, culture, and creativity. Everyone is welcome—these events are free, inclusive, and family-friendly.

🎉 Community Celebration Day
📍 Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives - Ken Seiling Museum, Kitchener
📅 February 1, 2026
Enjoy special guests, entertainers, musicians, food, vendors, kids’ activities, information sessions, and giveaways for all ages.
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🚩 African Nova Scotian Flag Raising & Community Gathering
📍 Guelph Black Heritage Society - Heritage Hall, Guelph
📅 Monday, February 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for the flag raising followed by art, music, and an inspiring celebration of community spirit.
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✨ Lift Every Voice – Black Heritage Celebration
📍 Guelph Black Heritage Society - Heritage Hall, Guelph
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🎶 Featuring performances by:
• Carlos Morgan – JUNO Award–winning artist
• Verese Vassell-Bowen
• Nicole Sinclair
• Michelle Adams
An unforgettable evening of music and storytelling rooted in resilience, culture, and community.
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Come learn, celebrate, and connect as we honour Black heritage together. ✨

A beautiful sunny winter day and view from Roseville Road -- the closest one could get was the edge of the two-feet-dee...
02/01/2026

A beautiful sunny winter day and view from Roseville Road -- the closest one could get was the edge of the two-feet-deep snow banks.

Thanks to the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario for posting the story about Ontario's stone Mennonite meetinghouse...
01/16/2026

Thanks to the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario for posting the story about Ontario's stone Mennonite meetinghouses. How fortunate we are that there was foresight -- and funds! -- to restore and maintain Detweiler!

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3445 Roseville Road
Ayr, ON
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