Conferences, discussions, visits

Accompany historians on their journeys of discovery through the memories of our society, and learn more about them. Ask questions about our past in the light of the events and debates making the news today. Discover the challenging careers of those who have made history their passion.

Activities presented
under this theme

SATURDAY, MAY 14

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.

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.

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.

SUNDAY, MAY 15

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,.

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) Montreal’s Africa

PRESENTED BY: Afromusée

THEME : Making History

Africa has had a longstanding presence in Montreal. Help us put African Montreal, literally,.