Founders’ route

Open all year long

The Beaulne Museum is housed in the Arthur-Osmore-Norton Castle, a historic residence built in 1912 by Arthur Osmore Norton who made his fortune thanks to the manufacture of the ball and gear jack. The permanent exhibition traces the fascinating history of the Norton family.

Recognized for the conservation and presentation of textiles and costumes, the Museum also works in the fields of regional heritage and visual arts.

The Musée Beaulne celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. For the occasion, special programming is presented to celebrate this half-century of history, art and heritage.

Season 2025: from May 17th to October 12th, every day, from 10 am to 5 pm

Discover the fascinating history of Brome County!
Spend an afternoon diving into the past of Knowlton, the historic heart of Lac-Brome, and explore the lives of those who settled in Brome County. Learn more about the early industries, education, the Loyalists, and how people lived at the end of the 19th Century.

The Lac-Brome Museum, owned by the Brome County Historical Society, founded in 1897, features several historic buildings that will captivate visitors of all ages.

Among them are exhibitions on the trades and industries of the time, military life (including a Fokker DVII, a rare German biplane from World War I), early education, and British Home Children. Children will also enjoy the interactive Children’s
Museum, while the temporary exhibition hall offers a new theme to explore every year.

Just outside Knowlton, a five-minute drive will take you to Tibbits Hill School, a historic gem open to the public on Sunday afternoons during the summer.

Looking to dive deeper into your research or uncover unique archives? Visit the accredited Archives Centre located in the Old County Courthouse, open Monday to
Friday by appointment.

Season 2025: open from Saturday, June 14 to Monday, September 1.

This is Parks Canada’s only historic site in the Eastern Townships. Visit former Canadian Prime Minister’s native single-family home and the St-Laurent Store and Warehouse. Discover the local residents’ rural lifestyle of the turn of the 20th century. Watch the multimedia show and relive a dynamic an  underestimated page of our history!

Open all year long

The Mhist-Musée d’histoire de Sherbrooke invites you to explore Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships’ past. Discover the contribution of cultural communities on the development of the city for more than 200 years and witness their legacy.

Archives services, exhibits, tours and activities
all play in role in Sherbrooke Historical Society’s goal: promote Sherbrooke’s rich history!

Temporarily closed for building restoration work

Housed in a stately and elegant heritage house, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre combines local history with cultural and artistic traditions. The centre is a unique establishment which offers exhibits of works by local and regional artists, concerts, workshops, guided tours, and more!

Enter the warm and elegant ambience of a distinguished home from the past. Each room has a unique charm, thanks to the many furnishings and antiques belonging to the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society. Guides in period costume will welcome you.

Outside, discover the beautiful gardens, where you can experience the local tea tradition during the summer. 

We hope to see you soon!

Season 2025: June 20 to September 7

The Eaton Corner Museum, a seasonal Museum, is located in the historic village of Eaton Corner. Come explore our permanent exhibit "A Tale of the Townships" in the Church building and our reserve collections in the Academy depicting life and work on the homestead, in the village, and in school, in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Many Eastern Townships family genealogy records are available for research.

Open all year long

Founded in the late 1840s, Saint-Camille was one of the first French-speaking villages of the Eastern Townships. However, the architecture of its buildings draws on an English-language heritage. Renowned for its cultural activities and expertise in rural community development, Saint-Camille is a united, innovative, and learning community. Its population is growing, having recently passed the 570 mark.

Located in the former general store and opened in 1988,le P'Ti Bonheur de Saint-Camille,  this cultural and community centre, puts on shows, exhibitions, and festivals, and offers services, meals, and training to the community.

Season 2025: March 14 to December 20

On the impressive Dufferin street in Stanstead sits the Colby-Curtis museum, located in a sumptuous 19th century manor. Admirably preserved and filled with unique artefacts testifying to the affluence of the Anglo-Canadian elite, this house invites you to travel back in time.

Enjoy a traditional English tea while gazing at the Victorian garden!

Open all year long

Visit the oldest heritage house in downtown Magog, home of the town's founding family! The Merry House is a citizen site of memory that presents Magog’s history and that of the region from the time of the Aboriginal peoples and the American settlers, up to today.

Discover this gem of a site, which that offers animated and costumed activities, interactive exhibits, guided tours and year-round events.  A cool haven in summer, ideal for picnics, close to the bike path and walking trails, the site also offers free Wi-Fi.  Take advantage of its outdoor mobile experience to discover the region's history in a whole new way.

2024 Season: From June 22 to August 23

Discover our new permanent and summer exhibits highlighting landmarks of the local area with artifacts from our museum and archives collections. 

The Richmond County Historical Society Museum is located in the former rectory of St. Andrews Church and is part of a rich local heritage. 

The Richmond County Historical Society and its museum have been at the heart of the region's social and cultural activities for decades. Witness to several centuries of community development, the museum offers activities that allow for beautiful reunions and a golden opportunity to mingle with local people.

The museum offers bilingual guided tours as well as group tours.