http://www.hudsonhistoricalsociety.ca
The Hudson Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Hudson and the surrounding area and the legacy of local residents. The Society maintains an archive of manuscripts, articles, books, audiotapes and photographs related to the families, homes and businesses in the area.
http://alfierobertsinstitute.ca/
The Alfie Roberts Institute is an independent research, education, and community centre based in Montreal that works primarily with communities of African and Caribbean descent.
The Missisquoi Museum, housed in an 1830 grist mill, features exhibitions and educational programmes which explore the individuals and events that contributed to the colourful history of Missisquoi County. The Museum is operated by the Missisquoi Historical Society which also manages the Hodge's General Store and the twelve-sided Walbridge barn.
The Fairbairn House is a bilingual heritage centre that interprets and celebrates the heritage of the Gatineau Valley and its surrounding hills.
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The Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders promotes the culture and heritage of the English-speaking communities of the Magdalen Islands. The Council also advocates on behalf of the English-speaking communities' identified needs and supports these needs through projects and community activities.
The Colby-Curtis Museum and Stanstead Historical Society Archives are housed in an imposing granite house built in 1859 by the Colbys, a prominent local family of American descent. Permanent displays relate to the lifestyle of the house’s former occupants, while temporary exhibits pertain to regional history.
Oral history refers to the recording of information through interviews with people having firsthand knowledge of past events.
It might be said that we have an almost instinctive desire to pass on our knowledge to future generations and to receive the acquired wisdom of our elders. We have all had the experience of listening to someone tell an interesting story and thought, “Someone really should record this.”
