Cleared in the late 1790s by pioneers from New England, Montreal, and the Richelieu Valley, Richmond is one of the oldest towns in the region. The municipality was named in honour of the governor-in-chief of British North America, Charles Lennox, the 4th Duke of Richmond.

Located in the former Mont Saint-Patrice convent (1884) and St. Bibiane’s Roman Catholic Church (1880), the Centre d’art de Richmond offers a wide variety of cultural activities, with its concert hall featuring exceptional acoustics, music school, and art gallery.

Activities: concerts and exhibitions.

1010, rue Principale Nord , Richmond
J0B 2H0
819 826-2488
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Located in a Presbyterian church dating back to 1889, this interpretation centre highlights the unique heritage of slate (roofing, slate objects, etc.).

Activities: Tour focusing on slate roofs. Also, a heritage tour of Richmond, slate-cutting demonstrations, and a gift shop. Documentation available at the Centre d’interprétation de l’Ardoise.

5, rue Belmont, Richmond
J0B 2B0
819 826-3313
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Dating back to 1850, the Woolen Mill is the only textile interpretation centre in Canada with a turbine and machines from the era that still function. The mill’s three storeys are devoted to the evolution of textiles. Workshops, sheep in enclosures, demonstrations. Trails, bar, food services, picnic area.

210, chemin Porter, Ulverton
J0B 2B0
819 826-3157
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Ulverton marks the northernmost limit of the American colonization of the Eastern Townships. Some believe that it got its name from Tilverton, a village near Dublin and birthplace of Edmund T. Patterson, one of the village’s founders. Others say that it refers to the English village of Ulverston. The quality and diversity of its heritage buildings make this one of the most original and picturesque villages in Quebec.

151, route 143, Ulverton
J0B 2B0
819 826 5049
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2023 season: From June 18 to August 26, discover the indoor exhibition "Indian Day Schools in Canada: An Introduction" in collaboration with the Legacy of Hope Foundation. 

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

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 development of community spirit, the museum offers activities allowing for a beautiful reunion and a golden opportunity to mingle with the people of here.

The museum offers bilingual guided tours as well as the organization of group tours.

1161, route 243 , Canton de Melbourne
J0B 2B0
819 826-1332
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