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Teaching the Future About the Past...

Pioneer Acres Home Of...

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To create a living museum dedicated to the preservation of the cultural and ethnical heritage of southeastern South Dakota.

A living history museum featuring over 15 historic structures to teach the future about the past. 

History of MPHA

The Menno Pioneer Heritage Association (MPHA) is a membership-based organization incorporated on April 24, 1995. In July, they purchased 30 acres from Calvin and Carol Mettler north of Menno.

In 1998, this acreage was officially named 

“Pioneer Acres”.

Menno Pioneer Heritage Association
2025 Board of Directors

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David Mensch, President       

Aaron Matthaei, Vice President

Judy Headley, Treasurer               

Twyla Mehlhaf, Secretary

Bruce Handel                   Jacob Schmidt

Justin Handel                   Dustin Walz

Jordan Helma

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Hayloft Newsletter

Click the above PDF Icons to view the most recent newsletters of Pioneer Acres activities. 

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