Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association
The Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association (EKMHA) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Mennonite communities in Essex and Kent Counties, Ontario. Registered under Business Number 132586082RR0001, it operates a museum and archives within the Mennonite Heritage Centre, focusing on documenting the cultural, religious, and familial legacies of regional Mennonite groups.

The association maintains a physical repository of artifacts, historical records, and genealogical materials, alongside an online digital collection. Key holdings include family histories, such as John E. Dick’s In Search of Our Roots: A Family Story, and archival materials from educational institutions like the United Mennonite Educational Institute (UMEI), including yearbooks and publications.

EKMHA’s activities emphasize community engagement through archival preservation, public access to historical resources, and educational outreach. Its collections reflect the migration patterns, religious practices, and daily lives of Mennonites in southwestern Ontario, contributing to broader studies of Anabaptist traditions in Canada.

By digitizing records and providing open access to its holdings, the organization bridges historical research with contemporary interest in Mennonite heritage, ensuring the continuity of cultural memory for future generations.

[1] https://www.ekmha.ca [2] https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/organization/2094 [3] https://211ontario.ca/service/82902685/essex-kent-mennonite-historical-association-museum-and-archive/ [4] https://whichmuseum.com/museum/essex-kent-mennonite-historical-association-leamington-14690 [5] https://collections.ekmha.ca