PROGRAMMATION 2022
History in all of its different forms awaits you in the second edition of the Festival d’histoire de Montréal! History overflowing with stories that move us and inspire us to dream and reflect. History we can touch and feel.
Full 2022
programmation
FRIDAY, MAY 13
(Virtual) Crime in New France – The Point Under Investigation
PRESENTED BY: Maison Saint-Gabriel
THEME: Playing with history
An online game inspired by books in which you are the hero.
(In person) Rivière-des-Prairies Heritage Trail
PRESENTED BY: Société historique de Rivière-des-Prairies
THEME: History in podcast
Listen and discover Rivière-des-Prairies and its heritage trail !
(In person) “Quartiers disparus – Le Faubourg à m’lasse” Podcasts
PRESENTED BY: MEM–Montrealers’ Memory Centre
LOCATION: Beaudry metro entrance (in front)
THEME: History in podcast
Get a glimpse of daily life in the vanished Faubourg à m’lasse!
(In person) McCord Museum’s Urban Tours
PRESENTED BY: McCord Museum
THEME: History in podcast
Learn about the history of Montreal in a fun way!
(Virtual) The Bronx of Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
THEME: History in podcast
Podcast to discover the history of a neighborhood in the borough of LaSalle called the Bronx.
(In person) Virtual tours with the Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
PRESENTED BY: Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
LOCATION: Plateau-Mont-Royal
THEME: Walking the history
Discover these places differently with Gabriel Deschambault's reviews.
9:30AM
(In person) “À la Racine de l’Arbre”, a sound immersion on Mount-Royal
PRESENTED BY: Portrait Sonore
LOCATION: George-Étienne Cartier Monument, 4220 du Parc Ave.
THEME: History in podcast
Sound Immersion on Mount Royal : the history of the origin of the park.
10AM - 6PM
(In person) Exhibition of photographs “The beautiful neighbors”
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historical Site, Bonsecours Market
LOCATION: Bonsecours Market, 350 St. Paul Street E.
THEME: Seeing History
Visit "Les beaux voisins" at Marché Bonsecours!
10AM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
11AM
(In person) Guided tour of Old Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Guidatour
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of Place d'Armes (intersection Notre-Dame O. and Place d’Armes)
THEME: Walking the history
Stroll through the charming cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the historic district, revealing its rich heritage.
12PM
(Virtual) Discovering the history of Île Sainte-Hélène
PRESENTED BY: McCord Museum
THEME: Communicating History
Islands’ history beyond the lasting memories of Expo 67 and the 1976 Olympic Games.
1PM - 8PM
(In person) A get together at the Domaine de Saint-Sulpice
PRESENTED BY: Société d'histoire du Domaine-de-Saint-Sulpice
LOCATION: Claude-Robillard Sports Complex, 1000 Émile-Journault Avenue
THEME: Walking the history
Discover the evolution of the Domaine Saint-Sulpice!
1PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
1PM
(In person) Discover ing the Lachine Canal differently
PRESENTED BY: Laboratoire d’histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal of UQAM.
THEME: Walking the history
Launch of the Lachine Canal application!
1:30PM
(In person) Historical reenacting in Quebec : Misunderstood and Unloved
PRESENTED BY: Robert Tyler Wood
LOCATION: Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal
THEME: Setting the Historical Scene
Join Robert Tyler Wood for a lecture!
2PM
(In person) Listening to Early Canadian Music – In french
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner
LOCATION: Musée des ondes Emile Berliner, 1001, rue Lenoir, local E-206
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Gramophones and old turntables : discover the Canadian music.
3PM - 8PM
(In person) Living memories
PRESENTED BY: La Maison d’Haïti
LOCATION: La Maison d'Haïti, 3245 Av. Émile-Journault
THEME: Seeing History
Discover the archives of La Maison d'Haïti.
3PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
3PM
(In person) Listening to Early Canadian Music
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner
LOCATION: Musée des ondes Emile Berliner, 1001, rue Lenoir, local E-206
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Gramophones and old turntables : discover the Canadian music.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
(In person) “Quartiers disparus – Le Faubourg à m’lasse” Podcasts
PRESENTED BY: MEM–Montrealers’ Memory Centre
THEME: History in podcast
Get a glimpse of daily life in the vanished Faubourg à m’lasse!
(In person) McCord Museum’s Urban Tours
PRESENTED BY: McCord Museum
THEME: History in podcast
Learn about the history of Montreal in a fun way!
(Virtual) The Bronx of Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
THEME: History in podcast
Podcast to discover the history of a neighborhood in the borough of LaSalle called the Bronx.
(In person) Rivière-des-Prairies Heritage Trail
PRESENTED BY: Société historique de Rivière-des-Prairies
THEME: History in podcast
Listen and discover Rivière-des-Prairies and its heritage trail !
(Virtual) Crime in New France – The Point Under Investigation
PRESENTED BY: Maison Saint-Gabriel
THEME: Playing with history
An online game inspired by books in which you are the hero.
(In person) Virtual tours with the Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
PRESENTED BY: Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
THEME: Walking the history
Discover these places differently with Gabriel Deschambault's reviews.
10AM - 6PM
(In person) Exhibition of photographs “The beautiful neighbors”
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historical Site, Bonsecours Market
THEME: Seeing History
Visit "Les beaux voisins" at Marché Bonsecours!
10AM
(In person) Living in Milton-park – In french
PRESENTED BY: MEM-Centre des mémoires montréalaises
THEME: Walking the history
Draw the portrait of Milton-Park, past and present.
10AM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
10:30AM
(In person) Généalogie en famille
PRESENTED BY: Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Verdun, Bibliothèque Jacqueline-De Repentigny de Verdun
THEME: Witnessing History
Looking for your ancestry?
11AM
(In person) “Bonsecours en flammes!” guided tour
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historical Site
THEME: Playing with history
Follow the investigation of the fire at the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours chapel.
11AM - 5PM
(In person) A get together at the Domaine de Saint-Sulpice
PRESENTED BY: Société d'histoire du Domaine-de-Saint-Sulpice
THEME: Walking the history
Discover the evolution of the Domaine Saint-Sulpice!
11AM
(In person) Guided tour of Old Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Guidatour
THEME: Walking the history
Stroll through the charming cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the historic district, revealing its rich heritage.
11AM - 4PM
(In person) “Charms and mysteries of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel” Animation
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historic Site
THEME: Setting the Historical Scene
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Chapel!
12PM - 5PM
(In person) Living memories
PRESENTED BY: La Maison d’Haïti
THEME: Seeing History
Discover the archives of La Maison d'Haïti.
1PM
(In person) Dig into the History of Pointe-à-Callière
PRESENTED BY: Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex
THEME: Making History
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pointe-à-Callière by revisiting the very beginnings of the Museum's creation.
1PM
(In person) Urban tour “Sonnent les siècles – The Sacré-Coeur Fire”
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde and the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Walking the history
Urban tours led by René Binette of the Écomusée du fier monde.
1PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
1PM
(In person) Le temps d’un conte
PRESENTED BY: Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, Bibliothèque de L’Île-des-Sœurs de Verdun, Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Verdun
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Humorous and interactive tale, in the style of the past.
1:30PM
(In person) Blacksmithing at the Forge and Pottery-Making Demonstration
PRESENTED BY: Musée de Lachine
THEME: Touching History
Discover tools and skills as craftsmen.
1:30PM
(In person) Investigating the Enigmas of the Patriots of Saint-Eustache’s Flag
PRESENTED BY: Château Ramezay
LOCATION: Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal
THEME: Making History
Be part of André Sarrazin's investigation to discover a new meaning of this nationally important artifact.
1:30PM
(In person) Golden Square Mile: walk through history
PRESENTED BY: McCord Museum and the School of Continuing Education of McGill University
LOCATION: McCord-Stewart Museum
THEME: Walking the history
Take part in this brand new guided tour of the Golden Square Mile.
1:30PM
(In person) Pointe-Saint-Charles
PRESENTED BY: L'Autre Montréal
THEME: Walking the history
Discover this former working-class neighbourhood that has become a center of citizen resistance!
2PM
(In person) Living in Milton-park – In french
PRESENTED BY: MEM-Centre des mémoires montréalaises
THEME: Walking the history
Draw the portrait of Milton-Park, past and present.
2PM
(In person) Mount Royal Park : From Wilderness to Playground with Rod MacLeod
PRESENTED BY: Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network
THEME: Walking the history
Discover Mount Royal Park through the eyes of a Montreal historian.
2PM
(In person) Christine Cadet, weaver and trade unionist
PRESENTED BY: Atelier d’histoire Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
THEME: Making History
Portrait of a young 21 year old weaver, the only woman member of a cotton mill union executive at the beginning of the 20th.
3PM
(In person) Assassin’s Creed : historians opinion the game and its relations to history
PRESENTED BY: Marc-André Éthier, David Lefrançois and Pointe-à-Callière, City of Montréal Archaeology and History
THEME: Playing with history
This conference will bring the vision of a dozen historians consulted by Ubisoft.
3PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
3PM
(In person) Commented visits “Sonnent les siècles”
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde and the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Commented visits of the exhibition Sonnent les siècles by Véronika Brandl-Mouton, Project and Research Manager.
4PM
(In person) The 100 years of the fire in music and lyrics with André Pappathomas and Daniel Leroux
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde, the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Be sure not to miss this concert in the nave of the Sacré-Coeur church!
7PM
(In person) Screening “Les Fils” by Manon Cousin
PRESENTED BY: Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, Ciné-Quartier, Bibliothèques de Verdun et la Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Verdun
THEME: Seeing History
This movie offers a unique portrait of the Sons of Charity.
8:30PM
(In person) Traditional Ghost Walk
PRESENTED BY: Guidatour
THEME: Walking the history
This unusual pedestrian circuit through the streets of Old Montréal will bring you back to the grim times of New France!
SUNDAY, MAY 15
(Virtual) Crime in New France – The Point Under Investigation
PRESENTED BY: Maison Saint-Gabriel
THEME: Playing with history
An online game inspired by books in which you are the hero.
(In person) Rivière-des-Prairies Heritage Trail
PRESENTED BY: Société historique de Rivière-des-Prairies
THEME: History in podcast
Listen and discover Rivière-des-Prairies and its heritage trail !
(In person) “Quartiers disparus – Le Faubourg à m’lasse” Podcasts
PRESENTED BY: MEM–Montrealers’ Memory Centre
THEME: History in podcast
Get a glimpse of daily life in the vanished Faubourg à m’lasse!
(In person) McCord Museum’s Urban Tours
PRESENTED BY: McCord Museum
THEME: History in podcast
Learn about the history of Montreal in a fun way!
(Virtual) The Bronx of Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
THEME: History in podcast
Podcast to discover the history of a neighborhood in the borough of LaSalle called the Bronx.
(In person) Virtual tours with the Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
PRESENTED BY: Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal
THEME: Walking the history
Discover these places differently with Gabriel Deschambault's reviews.
10AM
(In person) La Petite-Patrie, the Little North
PRESENTED BY: L'Autre Montréal
THEME: Walking the history
From Rue des Carrières to Plaza Saint-Hubert, welcome to the Little North!
10AM - 7PM
(In person) Exhibition of photographs “The beautiful neighbors”
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historical Site, Bonsecours Market
THEME: Seeing History
Visit "Les beaux voisins" at Marché Bonsecours!
10AM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
10AM
(In person) Living in Milton-park
PRESENTED BY: MEM-Centre des mémoires montréalaises
THEME: Walking the history
Draw the portrait of Milton-Park, past and present.
10AM
(In person) “À la Racine de l’Arbre”, a sound immersion on Mount-Royal
PRESENTED BY: Portrait Sonore
THEME: History in podcast
Sound Immersion on Mount Royal : the history of the origin of the park.
10AM
(In person) Old Rosemont (and the Angus district)
PRESENTED BY: L'Autre Montréal
THEME: Walking the history
Do you know the story of the pelican that gave the Rosemont park its name?
11AM
(In person) Guided tour of Old Montreal
PRESENTED BY: Guidatour
THEME: Walking the history
Stroll through the charming cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the historic district, revealing its rich heritage.
11AM - 5PM
(In person) A get together at the Domaine de Saint-Sulpice
PRESENTED BY: Société d'histoire du Domaine-de-Saint-Sulpice
THEME: Walking the history
Discover the evolution of the Domaine Saint-Sulpice!
11AM
(In person) “Bonsecours en flammes!” guided tour
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historical Site
THEME: Playing with history
Follow the investigation of the fire at the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours chapel.
11AM
(Virtual) Controlling desires : Sex and censorship at the Collège de Montréal (1773-1837)
PRESENTED BY: Shawn McCutcheon, Ph.D. History at McGill University
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Were the great men of antiquity models of virtue for the Sulpicians?
11AM - 4PM
(In person) “Charms and mysteries of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel” Animation
PRESENTED BY: Marguerite Bourgeoys Historic Site
THEME: Setting the Historical Scene
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Chapel!
11AM
(Virtual) Notre État français : nous l’aurons, nous l’avons, nous ne l’avons plus, l’aurons-nous?
PRESENTED BY: Fondation Lionel-Groulx
THEME: Communicating History
Remembering the strong moments of the linguistic challenge since the Quiet Revolution.
11AM
(Virtual) The history of Montreal in the social media era
PRESENTED BY: Ugo Bergeron, Capitaine Montréal and Martin Bérubé, Propos Montréal
THEME: Communicating History
How do we share the love of history in the social media era?
1PM
(In person) A Life In Miniature : Lilly Toth’s Remarkable Life Story and Miniature Book Collection
PRESENTED BY: Montreal Holocaust Museum and Jewish Public Library
LOCATION: Montreal Holocaust Museum
THEME: Witnessing History
Discover the hidden value of miniature books.
1PM
(In person) Urban tour “Sonnent les siècles – The Sacré-Coeur Fire”
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde and the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Walking the history
Urban tours led by René Binette of the Écomusée du fier monde.
1PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students – In french
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
1:30PM
(In person) Exploring the architecture of Montreal Houses : Mercier Neighbourhood
PRESENTED BY: Héritage Montréal
THEME: Walking the history
Venture into this east-end Montreal neighbourhood !
2PM
(In person) “Around the book Gens du fleuve, gens de l’île” presented by the author
PRESENTED BY: Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, the Société d'histoire et de généalogie de Verdun and the Bibliothèques de Verdun
THEME: Making History
Anthropologist and author Roland Viau will talk about his latest book Gens du fleuve, gens de l'île.
2PM
(In person) Living in Milton-park – In french
THEME: Walking the history
Draw the portrait of Milton-Park, past and present.
2PM
(In person) Screening and discussion of the film La ville d’un rêve by Annabel Loyola
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel Dieu de Montréal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
THEME: Seeing History
Discover documentarist’s latest film, for its world premiere.
2PM
(In person) An unusual gift in the 19th century
PRESENTED BY: Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
LOCATION: Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
THEME: Touching History
Discover this object of 19th century bourgeois life!
2PM
(In person) Guided tour of the Old City-of-Maisonneuve
PRESENTED BY: Atelier d’histoire Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
THEME: Walking the history
Recently classified as a heritage site, come and discover the guided tour of the Old City-of-Maisonneuve!
2PM
(In person) The Golden Roller
PRESENTED BY: Société d'histoire d'Ahuntsic-Cartiverville
THEME: Tasting History
Come and participate in this apple pie battle!
2PM
(In person) Listening to Early Canadian Music – In french
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Gramophones and old turntables : discover the Canadian music.
2PM
(In person) Understanding the history of Montreal in 12 key dates
PRESENTED BY: Pierre Anctil, University of Ottawa
THEME: Making History
Discover the Jewish history of Montreal!
3PM
(In person) Commented visits “Sonnent les siècles”
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde and the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Commented visits of the exhibition Sonnent les siècles by Véronika Brandl-Mouton, Project and Research Manager.
3PM
(In person) Montreal’s Africa
PRESENTED BY: Afromusée
THEME: Making History
Africa has had a longstanding presence in Montreal. Help us put African Montreal, literally, on the map.
3PM
(In person) The Château at the Time of College Students
PRESENTED BY: Château Dufresne
LOCATION: Château Dufresne, Museum and historical heritage site
THEME: Telling the Story of History
Explore the Château Dufresne’s unknown eras, from 1948 to 1961.
3PM
(In person) Listening to Early Canadian Music
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Gramophones and old turntables : discover the Canadian music.
3:30PM
(In person) Précieuse source historique : les albums d’E.-Z. Massicotte
PRESENTED BY: Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)
THEME: Seeing History
Discover this collection at the heart of an ambitious project.
4PM
(In person) The 100 years of the fire in music and lyrics with Olivier Maranda and Daniel Leroux
PRESENTED BY: Écomusée du fier monde, the Laboratoire de recherche et de création vocale and the Sacré-Coeur parish
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Be sure not to miss this concert in the nave of the Sacré-Coeur church!
4PM
(In person) Listening to Early Canadian Music – In french
PRESENTED BY: Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner
THEME: Singing and dancing history
Gramophones and old turntables : discover the Canadian music.
Montreal International History Film Festival (FIFHM)
PRESENTED BY: Montreal International History Film Festival (FIFHM)
THEME: Seeing History
MIHFF will hold its fourth edition from May 18 to 22, 2022.