DATE FOUNDED:
1967

MISSION:
Formerly known as the Société d'histoire de Shefford, the Haute-Yamaska historical society seeks to promote and publicize regional and national history through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and audio-visual productions. The area of focus includes the MRCs of Acton, Haute-Yamaska, and Brome-Missisquoi, but emphasis is on the 11 municipalities of Haute-Yamaska, in particular the City of Granby.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Archives.

COLLECTIONS:
Documentation on local, regional, and national history. Genealogical reference material.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Collecting and conserving archival material according to provincial and Archives nationales du Québec guidelines. Genealogical services. Supporting the preservation of heritage buildings in the MRC de La Haute-Yamaska.

PUBLICATIONS:
An extensive number of publications on regional history are available (please inquire for titles and prices).

BUSINESS HOURS:
Year-round:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9p.m.

ENTRY FEES / MEMBERSHIP:
Annual membership: $20.00
Or $5.00 per visit.

LANGUAGE OF SERVICE:
French / English.

HOW TO REACH US:
Address: 135-1 Principale, Granby, QC, J2G 2V1.
Tel: (514) 372-4500
Fax: (514) 372-9904
Email: shs@endirect.qc.ca

WEB SITE:
www.shhy.org