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Memory Houses —The second house in the series is unveiled

January 4, 22

memory houses Mrs. Rose's house Acadian Museum of Quebec Cullens Brook exhibition in Bonaventure

The Musée acadien du Québec (MAQ) is pleased to present the second installment of its Maisons Mémoire exhibition series. Produced by the MAQ and based on historical research on houses and buildings in our region, the second temporary exhibition in the series highlights the fascinating history of La maison de Mme Rose.

The story of Mrs. Rose's house and garden

Cultivated for over 130 years on Henry Road in Cullens Brook (Bonaventure), it was the ally of four families and witnessed the evolution of domestic agriculture in Quebec. Indeed, when it was built at the end of the 19th century, the vast majority of Quebec's population still lived off traditional subsistence farming, focused primarily on the needs of the family. Come and discover its history!

The choice of the exhibition title was made by the current owner of the house, Mr. André Babin, who wanted to pay tribute to its previous owner, Mrs. Rose Bujold (who celebrated her 101st birthday last November). The museum team wholeheartedly supported this proposal.

– Laurie Beaudoin, MAQ curator

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Chicks at the Saint-Marc-des-Carrières hatchery, 1945, BAnQ

Children in the garden, 1940 BAnQ

20. The garden in spring

Marc-Antoine and Marie-Pier in the garden

ABOUT MAISONS MÉMOIRE

The Musée acadien du Québec launched the Maisons Mémoire exhibition series in January 2021. Through these exhibitions, it aims to convey the idea that built heritage is a central element in forging a sense of belonging to a community and Acadian identity. An Acadian house is a house inhabited or built by Acadians. We want to convey their stories and memories through objects and souvenirs connected to the house. The first production in the series won a 2021 Award of Excellence from the Société des Musées du Québec and was nominated for the Governor General's History Awards.

Nominated for the 2021 Governor General's History Award

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