DATE FOUNDED:
1957

MISSION:
To conserve and promote of the heritage of the Drummondville region.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Archives / Library / Boutique.

COLLECTIONS:
Documents and publications pertaining to the history of Drummondville and region. 90 collections and 30,000 historic photographs of the Town of Drummondville and other municipalities in the Drummond MRC. The historical society also possesses a large collection of newspapers dating from the 19th century to the present.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Guided tours. Thematic exhibitions. Conferences. Publications. Reception, orientation, and reference services. The historical society has also been involved in a number of local heritage projects, including the development of both Trent Manor and the Village québécois d'antan, the creation of a heritage trail, and participation in the restoration of St. George's Anglican Church. Each week, it publishes an illustrated history column in the local paper, La Parole.

PUBLICATIONS:
Numerous historic booklets (Cahiers historiques): $3.00/each or $5.00 for two.
Many other publications (please inquire for titles and prices).

BUSINESS HOURS:
Year-round: Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 12 noon; 1 to 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY FEES / MEMBERSHIPS:
Annual membership: $15.00 (individual); $25.00 (corporations).
No entry or research fees. Donations are welcome, however.

LANGUAGE OF SERVICE:
French / English.

HOW TO REACH US:
Address: 545 Des Écoles, Drummondville, QC, J2B 1J6.
Tel: (819) 474-2318
Fax: (819) 478-0399
Email: info@histoire-drummond.qc.ca

WEB SITE:
www.histoire-drummond.qc.ca