Le Château Ramezay, en collaboration avec la Société historique de Montréal, a le plaisir de vous convier à la conférence « Révolution Américaine : le comportement des Québécois face aux troupes de Washington en 1775-1776 » le 4 juillet prochain à 17 h, présentée par monsieur Roger Barrette.
La conférence
Pendant près d'un an, les « Bostonnais » occupent militairement le Québec pour en faire le 14e État américain. Comment les habitants et les miliciens de la vallée du Saint-Laurent réagissent-ils ? Pour quels motifs des villages et des villes collaborent-ils avec les révolutionnaires continentaux, plutôt que d'obéir au gouverneur Carleton et de suivre les instructions de l'évêque, Mgr Briand ? Comment ce soutien s'exprime-t-il lors des batailles de Québec et de Saint-Pierre-du-Sud (près de Montmagny) ? Comment Carleton reprend-il le contrôle des miliciens québécois après le départ des « Bostonnais » ?
Roger Barrette
Historien, auteur et conférencier, M. Roger Barrette a d'abord été professeur d'histoire québécoise à l'UQTR. Il a signé plusieurs biographies dans le Dictionnaire biographique du Canada. Récemment, il s'est fait connaître du grand public pour son livre : DE GAULLE, Les 75 déclarations qui ont marqué le Québec (1911 à 1970). Il enseigne à l'Université Laval, notamment sur l'histoire des relations entre les États-Unis et la France. En 2023, le président Macron l'a fait chevalier de l'Ordre nation du mérite de la République française.
À un an, jour pour jour, du 250e anniversaire de la Déclaration d'indépendance
Dans un an, soit le 4 juillet 2026, les États-Unis célébreront le 250e anniversaire de la Déclaration d'indépendance. Plusieurs événements commémoratifs ont déjà été organisés dans le cadre de cet anniversaire. Le Château Ramezay, à titre de Quartier général de l'Armée continentale des États-Unis entre novembre 1775 et juin 1776, prépare pour sa part une exposition temporaire et une série d'activités qui seront offertes à compter de l'automne prochain afin de permettre de mieux faire connaître au public cette période méconnue de notre histoire. Cette conférence s'inscrit dans notre projet de diffusion de l'histoire de Montréal et du Québec.
Faites-vite, les places sont limitées ! Inscription obligatoire en suivant ce lien : https://chateau-ramezay-musee-et-site-historique-de-montreal.s1.yapla.com/fr/event-70866
Cultural Program 2026
Stay tuned for upcoming dates for our Cultural Program in 2026!
Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
Me, a volunteer guide?
Of course! No need to be a historian or bilingual. All you need is to be comfortable with others, enjoy learning, want to share your knowledge with different types of audiences and be available a few hours a week. If you also have an interest in the history of Quebec, of Montreal, then you will be a great recruit! Detailed training is offered. Paired with experienced guides, you will learn the inner workings of our tours and activities and will pick up, at your own pace, the pleasure of guiding.
Take the risk
Becoming a volunteer at the Château also means taking the risk… of making new friends! Volunteer guides are grouped under two associations: French-speaking guides and English-speaking guides. In total, these associations have nearly a hundred members. Each organizes continuing education, outings and various events throughout the year. Some volunteers have been involved at the Château for over 25 years.
I want to learn more about the Château volunteers!
Stay tuned for our next Genealogy Night in 2026!
All summer long, enter the garden and immerse yourself in the horticultural world of the 18th century.
On your own, at your own pace and completely free of charge, explore the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden and the orchard.
The Friends of the Garden await you on summer afternoons between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help you discover our splendid oasis. Can you recognize the medicinal herbs that grow in our garden? Where are the pear trees? And the artichoke plants? They will answer your questions and reveal their favorite historical vegetable garden anecdotes if you have a little time. And for families, they have games and challenges to offer.
The presence of our volunteers varies depending on the weather and their availability, but at all times, enjoy our audio tour in 6 languages and the self-guided tour booklet available in the Garden.
Back in Summer 2025! From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 28th.
At the time of Claude de Ramezay, Montreal was a military city. In order to bring this era back to life, the Anciennes troupes militaires de Montréal are bringing back to life the Compagnies franches de la Marine and the 78th Fraser Highlanders for the summer period.
Meet them at the Château Ramezay, attend the military demonstrations and take the opportunity to take a few pictures with them!
Back in Fall 2025!
The Château invites you to discover the fascinating world of squash!
In the Governor's Garden, meet Rougenelle, a friendly pumpkin. In a circuit specially designed for families, Rougenelle and her friends will help you discover the characteristics and surprising uses of the members of this large family. Download and print your game booklet before your visit to the Museum. Complete the activities and receive a little surprise when you go to the reception desk!
It's outside and it's free!
Download the game booklet for 4 to 7 year olds
Download the challenge booklet for 8 to 12 year olds
Back in Winter 2025!
From the last weekend in November until the end of the holiday school break, the Château Ramezay is decked out in rich decorations and offers a festive program. Come discover - and experience - the origins of holiday traditions with your family.
The Château Ramezay offers you a unique experience in Montreal: unhook a Christmas stocking from one of its fireplaces. Who knows what Santa will have left there? Be careful, this activity is reserved for good children!
To help guide children, a free visitor's booklet is offered to them upon arrival at the Museum. Old-fashioned objects to look for, information to find and discussion points will keep them attentive throughout the visit.
The Château Ramezay offers you everything you need to create your own Christmas card on site! Settle down with your family in our attic room and draw inspiration from the landscapes in our exhibitions to design your card like they did in the past. It is also possible to create avirtual greeting card by taking a picture of yourself in our home studio in front of a winter landscape, wearing a Hudson Bay bonnet, a sash and a woolen hat, with a pair of snowshoes in hand, as was done in old photo studios in Montreal.
Do you have an eye for nature?
Discover the beautiful green corners of the 18th century and reflect on today's environmental issues!
Greener Pastures Booklet
education@chateauramezay.qc.ca
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