DATE FOUNDED:
1977

MISSION:
To sensitize the residents of Acton Vale and area to the importance of preserving and understanding the history and heritage of the townships of Acton, Roxton, Upton, Durham, Wickham, and Grantham; to bring together people interested in researching regional history; to collaborate with different groups in the region, and with other historical societies; and to develop an archive of regional historical material.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Archives & Library (in the municipal library).

COLLECTIONS:
Reference books, books on local and regional history, documents on local organizations, census records, photographs, La Pensée (the regional newspaper), microfilms, and historic maps of the region (mainly Acton).

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
One of the Society's greatest successes was forming the Société de la Gare, which was instrumental in saving the old train station in Acton Vale. Each year, with the help of the region's Caisses populaires, the Society publishes a historic calendar, an initiative that has rekindled interest in local heritage, and that has been imitated in other areas. The Society has mounted several exhibitions of early photography, documents, and artifacts; worked closely with local schools; and provided technical assistance to parishes publishing souvenir albums. In the fall, the Society hosts an open-house at the Archives. In the spring, it holds an heirloom identification evening. Volunteers are usually available to assist researchers.

PUBLICATIONS:
Annual historic calendar (since 1980): $2.50 (free to members).
Souvenances Valoises: $10.00 (plus postage).
Les six cantons, triennial bulletin (1995 to date): $3.50/each (including postage).

BUSINESS HOURS:
By appointment only.

ENTRY FEES / MEMBERSHIP:
Annual membership: $15.00 (individual); $20.00 (family); $5.00 (student); $25.00 (supporting). Members receive the annual calendar, the society bulletin, and free access to all society activities.
Research fee: $10.00; (free for members).

LANGUAGE OF SERVICE:
French / (English by special request only).

HOW TO REACH US:
Address: 1093-c St-André, Acton Vale, QC, J0H 1A0.
Tel.: (450) 546-2093 (Marie-Paule LaBrèque);
or (450) 546-3021 (Albert Rémillard);
or (450) 546-7792 (Michel Boulay).
Fax: N/A.
Email: N/A.

WEB SITE:
www.ntic.qc.ca/mrcacton