Lecture Series
April 16th, 2025
Lecture - Montreal, Spring, 1849, Experience History in real time
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6 pm
Multimedia Theater, Pointe-à-Callière (350, place Royale)
Lecturers: Louise Pothier, Joanne Burgess et Laura Barreto Palacio
45 minutes + a 15-minute question period.
After the lecture, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Montreal Capitale City exhibition in the former Fire Station No. 1.
• $10 - Discovery
• $25 - Research
• $50 - Revelation
Select the amount that suits you best: all proceeds from this activity will be donated to the Pointe-à-Callière Foundation, to support the Museum's ongoing scientific work!
In French
The burning of the parliament building in Montreal on April 25, 1849. Witnesses and defendants under the microscope of artificial intelligence
On April 25, 1849, in the midst of political turmoil, an angry mob set fire to the Montreal Parliament. The building burned to the ground, taking with it over 20,000 volumes and priceless archives. Today, artificial intelligence and geolocation allow us to reconstruct this event hour by hour. By analyzing depositions, these technologies reveal a Montreal society in upheaval, torn between political tensions and aspirations for change.
A real plunge into the past, where science and history meet to better understand the actors of this incendiary night!
2024-2025 Annual Campaign Lecture Cycle
As part of our annual campaign Fascinating Research, Captivating Stories, we invite you to discover the Museum's exciting projects at exclusive lectures. Meet our dedicated researchers and hear their fascinating stories of our rich heritage. When you buy a ticket, you are contributing directly to the advancement of research: 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Pointe-à-Callière's research projects .
By supporting research, you are doing more than simply donating. You are directly contributing to the enhancement of our shared heritage, helping to preserve and promote the history that unites us.
This event is organized by the Pointe-à-Callière Foundation.