Demonstrations, conferences, visits, exhibitions…
The objects, buildings and monuments we’ve inherited have a lot to tell us. We just have to ask. Utilitarian, spectacular, intimate, sentimental, sacred, ingenious, intriguing, astonishing, shocking or troubling, they have more identities and secrets than we might think. Come discover them with the help of experts and passionate amateurs. Demonstrations, conferences, visits, exhibitions…
Activities presented
under this theme
SATURDAY, MAY 13
3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(FULL) Visit of the archaeological collections reserve of the City of Montreal
PRESENTED BY: François C. Bélanger, archéologue
THEME : Touching History
The archaeological collections of the city of Montreal are full of hidden treasures!
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Making a prehistoric fishhook
PRESENTED BY: Maison Nivard-de Saint-Dizier
THEME : Touching History
Touch a part of history and make a prehistoric fishhook!
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Stewart Collection of Canadian and Atlantic History: the challenges of documenting a [vast] archival compendium
PRESENTED BY: McCord-Stewart Museum
LOCATION : McCord-Stewart Museum
THEME : Touching History
A discovery workshop of 18th century documents and palaeography at the McCord-Stewart Museum!
SUNDAY, MAY 14
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The arrow sash—Quite a work tool for voyageurs!
PRESENTED BY: Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
LOCATION : Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
THEME : Touching History
Make an arrow sash like an old-time voyageur!