Mission: to research, preserve and disseminate
- To spark interest in history and in Saint-Lambert’s architecture and built heritage
- To assemble and conserve the written, photographic and sound archives that are entrusted to us
- To conduct research into our history
- To publish studies and organize lectures, exhibitions and guided tours.
Donations
Since its beginnings in 1974, the Society has enriched its collections of archival documents, photographs, artifacts, newspapers and books through contributions from citizens. We appeal to their generosity and invite them to share the treasures they might come across in their attics!
Lectures
Monthly lectures are offered at a cost of $5, but are free for members.
Publications
- Saint-Lambert Through the Years/Saint-Lambert au fil des ans: a magnificent 264-page book featuring hundreds of photographs that was published to mark our city’s 150th anniversary;
- Thirteen historical reviews (over 600 pages) on various topics: history, architecture and built heritage, important individuals, organizations, neighbourhoods, etc.;
- A tour of the Saint-Lambert “Village”: a walking heritage tour of the heart of the City.
To become a member
$20 a year (from January to December)
Board of directors
The Mouillepied Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization managed by volunteers. It also includes a research committee – the Anglophone Research Committee – on the contribution made by this segment of the population.
The members of the Board of Directors are Gilles Delarosbil (chair), Huguette Chartrand (vice-chair), Louise Rousseau (secretary), Yves Guillet (treasurer), Thérèse Corbeil, Denyse Lemay and Janet Sader (directors).
