History and Memory
From the discovery of the new world to the birth of a country
Our collective past is grounded in multiple histories, including the history of Indigenous Peoples, the history of major discoveries, the history of France, the history of the United Kingdom and the history of the United States. These narratives have fuelled our imagination and become part of our memory, both shared and individual.
History and Memory is a historical exhibition illustrated by close to 500 objects, images, documents and early maps. All part of the Stewart Museum’s collection and all on view here for the first time, they bear witness to a many-faceted past. We invite you to embark on a voyage through time that spans five centuries.
The exhibition reserves a special place for the famous model of Montreal, a fortified city, with visitors treated to a one-of-a-kind interactive experience. The model combines historical analysis with illustrations from the Museum’s collections.
Not to be missed!
Activity to do at home
National Patriots' Day Quiz
May 18 is the Journée nationale des patriotes—National Patriots’ Day—to commemorate the significance of the fight led by the Patriots in 1837–1838 for a government that was more democratic and respectful of the rights of French Canadians.
To mark this day, we have put together a quiz based on objects from our collection! What gain did the petition of the inhabitants of Lower Canada in 1828 led to? What role did the Fort of St. Helen’ Island play in the Patriots’ rebellion?
Have fun while testing your knowledge!
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OBJECT ROTATION: AN ESSENTIAL CONSERVATION TOOL
In 2010, we inaugurated our permanent exhibition, History and Memory. How does it affect the artefacts when an exhibition is presented to the public for 10 years? What is the meaning and purpose of a “rotation” in a museum?
Learn more about this essential tool and what goes on behind the scenes in a museum in this article by Guislaine Lemay, Curator, Material Culture.
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