Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
New France Sundays at the Forges
Daily Life in New France
© Parks Canada/J. Pleau
2011 Season
JUNE
June 26 The Feast of St. Éloi
Come celebrate the patron saint of blacksmiths! As in the days of our ancestors, the festivities kick off with Sunday mass, followed by costumed interpretation activities, music, and much more!
JULY
July 3 Stories to Tell and Games to Play
Discover the entertainments of Forges workers and have fun with their children’s toys.
July 10 A Foundry in Action
Get close to a blast furnace in action and feel the heat of the molten metal. The ironmaster will enable you to discover the basics of casting from yesterday to today.
July 17 Trades of Yesteryear
Come meet the spinner, the clog-maker and the wood turner as they perform their age-old crafts.
July 31 Daily Life in New France and the Art of Pottery
Meet period characters going about their daily tasks. Be sure to stop in at the potter’s workshop to admire his work.
AUGUST
August 7 A Foundry in Action
Get close to a blast furnace in action and feel the heat of the molten metal. The ironmaster will enable you to discover the basics of casting from yesterday to today.
August 14 Well-heeled Craftspeople!
If the shoe fits… To know for sure, consult the shoemaker, clog-maker and the snowshoe-maker.
Aug. 21 and 28 Tourtières, terrines and other fine fare!
Are you curious to find out what our ancestors kept in their cupboards? Take advantage of these two Sundays in Archaeology Month to discover the culinary secrets of the Forges’ inhabitants.
SEPTEMBER
September 4 Harvest time
Come celebrate the end of harvesting with the inhabitants of the Forges village. It’s a family event you won’t want to miss!
For information: 819-378-5116 or www.pc.gc.ca/forges
Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site
10000 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Quebec G9C 1B1 Tel.: 819-378-5116
An Evocation of Old Crafts © Parks Canada/J. Pleau
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