Vineland in Lincoln in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mennonite Bicentennial 1786-1986
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 13, 2024
1. Mennonite Bicentennial 1786-1986 Marker
The monument was designed to unite a number of symbolic elements. Interlocked wheels represent the globe, suggesting Mennonite migration and presence throughout the world and the unity of all creation. The spokes intersect to form a cross in the centre of the wheels. The spokes symbolize diversity, the hub unity. Handcarved roses symbolize growth, renewal of life, and love.
The wheel rests on four plowshares, representing the agricultural traditions of the Mennonites and their commitment to peace. Field stones from across Canada, engraved with places of origin, symbolize Mennonite peoplehood and unity.
The base includes six handcarved wooden tablets bearing symbols of Mennonite history. The fire and sword portray persecution, the dove signifies peace, the Bible represents the story of faith, and the tree of life is an ancient symbol of growth. The square shape of the base symbolizes the four directions, the four seasons, and the union of the human and the divine.
Design of the monument, woodcarving and engraving by artist Barbara Fauth, Kitchener
Wheel construction Don Buschert, Rural Carriage Supplies Inc., Elmira.
Foundation
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The Mennonite Bicentennial Commission Acknowledges Financial Assistance from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, and Multiculturalism Canada.
July 1, 1986
Erected 1986 by Mennonite Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 43° 9.254′ N, 79° 24.17′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Vineland. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and Rittenhouse Road, on the right when traveling west on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3571 King Street, Lincoln ON L0R 2C0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mennonite Conscientious Objectors, 1812 - 1814 (a few steps from this marker); First Mennonite Settlement / Le Premier Établissement Mennonite (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); Jordan Apple Works (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); The Farr Cottage (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); Ball's Grist-Mill (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); Jacob Beam Mill Stone (approx. 6 kilometers away); George Herbert Locke
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 13, 2024
2. Mennonite Bicentennial 1786-1986 Marker
Also see . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia - Mennonite’s.
Mennonites first began arriving in Upper Canada around 1776. Since Mennonites originated in German-speaking countries, the German language has been one of their defining characteristics. Because of this, many of the Mennonites who came to Canada, especially during the early years of immigration, were perceived as a minority group with ethnic as well as religious characteristics.(Submitted on April 28, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 13, 2024
3. The 200th Anniversary of Menonnite Settlement Memorial
4. Moyer’s Meetinghouse, now First Mennonite Church, pre-1897
Source: Mennonite Archives of Ontario (public domain)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
