Event description
From September to April, the MEM and the Laboratoire d’histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal at UQAM will be holding a one-day gathering every month to explore citizens’ involvement in history and heritage. Historical societies and Montréal heritage organizations will visit the museum to talk about their missions, areas of expertise and actions: the production, presentation and sharing of historical knowledge; participation in cultural and community life; and actions to protect our heritage. Come and chat with their members . . . and perhaps get involved!
For this third gathering, we’re delighted to welcome the Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles and the Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle. Come and meet their members to learn more about the history and heritage of these neighbourhoods bordering the St. Lawrence. Starting at 1:30 p.m., there will be a series of mini-lectures about the river, revealing a wealth of historical knowledge.
Representatives from both organizations will be present in the MEM’s public spaces from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The mini-lectures will be held at the following times:
- 1:30 p.m.: Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles
- 2 p.m.: Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
- 2:30 p.m.: Laboratoire d’histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal
- 3 p.m.: Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles
- 3:30 p.m.: Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
About the Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles
The Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles was founded in 1974 as the Société d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles. It brings together volunteers involved in historical research and the conservation of documents related to history and heritage. The organization also disseminates local history through lectures, a cruise on the St. Lawrence, two podcasts about a land-based heritage tour, and an ecomuseum.
About the Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle
The Société historique Cavelier de LaSalle works to promote the history of LaSalle and the surrounding area. The organization collects, catalogues and conserves documents and objects obtained through gifts, bequests and acquisitions. It promotes the conservation of local historical sites and organizes talks, meetings and other activities such as themed hikes and podcasts.
About the Laboratoire d’histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal at UQAM
This series of gatherings is part of the ECHiPa project (Engagement citoyen en histoire et patrimoine), led by the Laboratoire d’histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal. The project aims to document and better understand the multiple facets of citizens’ involvement in history and heritage.
To learn more about the ECHiPa project, visit the: website
Upcoming gatherings:
- December 13 – Atelier d’histoire Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
- January 18 – The Main and Mile End Memories and Société d’histoire Saint-Paul-Émard
- February – Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Montréal-Nord and Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Verdun
This activity is part of the MEM – UQAM agreement.