NDG Historical Society Unveils Exhibit for 150‑Year Anniversary
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit on September 6, 2026 to mark the neighbourhood’s 150th anniversary, showcasing lesser‑known aspects of its history.
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NDG Historical Society Opens Exhibit for 150‑Year Milestone
The NDG Historical Society opened an exhibit in 2026 to highlight lesser‑known aspects of Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace’s history, commemorating the neighbourhood’s 150th anniversary.
NDG Historical Society Opens Exhibit for 150‑Year Milestone
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit in 2026 to commemorate Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace’s 150th anniversary, showcasing historical materials that trace the neighbourhood’s development over a century and a half.
Royal Habsburg Jewels Unveiled at Quebec City Museum
The Quebec City Fine Arts Museum is showcasing the Habsburg family jewels that Zita of Bourbon-Parma brought to Canada in 1940, after they were hidden until 2025. The exhibit connects the city's wartime refugee history with the royal artifacts now on public view.
NDG Historical Society Unveils Exhibit for 150‑Year Milestone
The NDG Historical Society launched a new exhibit in Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace to celebrate the neighbourhood’s 150‑year anniversary, highlighting lesser‑known aspects of its history.
Saratoga Native Frank Catrone’s Family Reflects on Early 1900s Roots
Frank Catrone’s descendants recall his upbringing on High Rock Avenue in the early 1900s, using his story to highlight Saratoga Springs’ historic community life.
History Museum Announces Second Annual Spirited Evening at Canfield Casino
The Saratoga Springs History Museum’s second annual Spirited Evening will take place on November 12, 2026, at the historic Canfield Casino, combining guided tours with paranormal exploration to engage the public in local history.
Spirited Evening Paranormal Tour Returns to Canfield Casino
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold its second annual Spirited Evening Paranormal Tour at the historic Canfield Casino on November 12, offering history and mystery tours from 6 to 10 p.m. The event aims to engage the public with local heritage through a unique paranormal format.
Historian Reveals Origin of Montreal’s Beaubien Street Name
Historian Geneviève Pronovost explains that Beaubien Street was named to honor a notable historical figure, linking the major Montreal thoroughfare to the city’s heritage.
Museum Launches Revolutionary War AR Exhibit on Lake Ave
The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center opened an augmented reality exhibit on July 30, 2026, at 61 Lake Avenue, featuring four 1777 Saratoga figures to modernize visitor interaction with Revolutionary War history.
AR Exhibit Opens at New York State Military Museum
The New York State Military Museum opened an interactive augmented‑reality exhibit on July 30, 2026, featuring four 1777 Saratoga battle figures to enhance visitor engagement with Revolutionary‑War history.
Bromont Residents Find 150-Year-Old Time Capsule
Two Bromont residents uncovered a 150-year-old time capsule from the 1870s and have not revealed its contents. Authorities have been notified as the community awaits further information.
Historian’s Office Seeks Proposals for ‘Voices From Saratoga’ Exhibit
The Saratoga County Historian’s Office is inviting up to 17 proposals for an interactive exhibit called “Voices from Saratoga,” with submissions due by 5 PM on July 17, 2026. The project aims to present local stories through engaging, technology‑driven displays.
Historian Traces Origins of Montreal’s First Seven Street Names
Historian Geneviève Pronovost explained that François Dollier de Casson designed Montreal’s first seven streets in an orthogonal grid to improve access to the future Notre‑Dame church, establishing a naming system that shaped the city’s development.
Historian Traces Origins of Montreal’s First Seven Street Names
Historian Geneviève Pronovost identified François Dollier de Casson as the namer of Montreal’s first seven streets, part of a 17th‑century orthogonal grid designed by Sulpician missionaries to improve access to the future Notre-Dame church.
Historian Traces Roots of Montreal’s First Seven Street Names
Historian Geneviève Pronovost revealed that Montreal’s first seven street names were part of an orthogonal grid designed by François Dollier de Casson to facilitate access to the future Notre‑Dame cathedral, with the Sulpicians overseeing the plan.
Historian Reveals Roots of Montreal’s First Seven Streets
Historian Geneviève Pronovost explained that Montreal’s first seven streets were plotted by Sulpician missionary François Dollier de Casson using an orthogonal grid to improve access to the future Notre‑Dame cathedral. The design reflects early religious and urban planning priorities in the colony.
Historian Traces Montreal’s First Seven Streets to 17th‑Century Planner
Historian Geneviève Pronovost explained that François Dollier de Casson designed Montreal’s first seven orthogonal streets in the 17th century to improve access to the future Notre‑Dame church.
