Blog by Jassmehar
A line that stays with us is shared by our museum guide at the Pier 21 Museum in Halifax: “Every suitcase tells a story.” It lingers in our minds as we wander through the halls, absorbing stories of the waves of immigrants who pass through Canada’s historic seaport, including Pier 21.
29.08.25 10:00 AM - Comment(s)
“Women had this interesting place in early Anabaptism... they could move around with greater secrecy and, in some ways, greater freedom than men.” - Dr. Kimberly Schmidt, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Mennonite University
09.06.25 02:13 PM - Comment(s)
Tour Host Profile:
Rob and Monika Wismer
“During dinner times we shared videos and pictures and talked about the days’ activities.
It was like a family gathering, even though we weren’t all blood related.”
- Monika Wismer, TourMagination Cruise Host
20.05.25 01:08 PM - Comment(s)
Who am I? Do you ever ask yourself that question? Part of the answer includes where you came from—not only your past but your family’s past. It is one of those things we cannot choose but are given, so why not find out more!
07.05.25 08:45 AM - Comment(s)
At a family gathering this past December, my aunt shared with me the story of my great-great-grandmother, Barbara “Bärbel” Böhr Dick, and our ancestral connection to the Alsace region of France. Until then, I knew little about the Böhr family, so I was intrigued when she sent me The Recollections of...
27.01.25 12:20 PM - Comment(s)
