school programs

Elementary

living history program

Experience with your students an all-day, hands-on visit in the 18^th century.  The Château Ramezay Living History Program makes colonial New France come alive!  

Our guides dressed in 18th century costumes lead many activities for groups of school children.

First Nations

North-American First Nations were living here for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived. Their cultures were very different from those of the colonists. The students learn about the ‘Three Sisters’ and First Nations life style, handle stone, bone, wood and copper tools, carry a cradleboard and use a fire starter.

The Fur Trade

According to a 1717 French document “the beaver trade is almost the only reason for the colony of New France”.  The students handle pelts, a beaver top hat and a model musket, paddle a mock canoe from Lachine to Lake Athabaska and write letters “home” with a quill pen.

The Kitchen

Food preparation was an all-day activity in New France and was also very different from how we prepare food today.  The students learn about 18^th century foods, bake sourdough bread, churn butter and handle kitchen implements.

Fabrics

Imported clothing from France was generally too expensive in New France, so most families made their own clothes.  The students card and spin wool, learn how cloth was made on a loom and practice finger weaving as was done to make a ceinture fleché.

PRATICAL INFORMATION

• School grades: Elementary (Grade 4, 5 or 6)
• Number: 32 maximum and 10 minimum
• Duration: 4:15 hours
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., October to May
• Fees: $8 per student (including taxes)

MODIFIED LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM

Shortened tours for school children are available for 90 – 120 minutes. The children learn about all four areas described above, but with limited hands-on activity. Some of the activities will be demonstrated.

PRATICAL INFORMATION

• School grades: Elementary (Grade 4, 5 or 6)
• Number: 30 students maximum and 10 minimum
• Duration: 90-120 minutes
• Schedule: Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Fees: $6 per student (including taxes)

High School & College

A walk through history

Discover the history of Montréal, Québec and Canada through a stimulating and interactive visit, lead by our costumed guides.

practical information

• School grades: High School and College
• Number: 40 maximum and 10 minimum
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fees: $6 per student (including taxes)