Manoir Boucher de Niverville
Experience the unique atmosphere of Trois-Rivières’ oldest manor! Explore the universe of Marie-Josephte Chastelain and her husband Joseph-Claude Boucher de Niverville, a middle-class couple during the French regime. Food, clothing and habits… the people and customs at the time of New France will have no secrets for you!
Activity {num}: Archaeology on the menu!
At Manoir Boucher de Niverville, we have an appetite for archaeology! Come see our Dig In! exhibit and learn about the work of an archaeologist. Discover this fascinating profession as you visit an archaeological dig and talk to the head archaeologist in charge of the site. This free activity is sure to please!
Activity {num}: Jewels and Fineries!
The exhibition Jewels and Fineries will let you discover the history of Trois-Rivières through artifacts recovered during digs on the Place d’Armes site from 2006 to 2008. These objects reflect various social roles and the cultural diversity of Trois-Rivières over the years. Earrings, pendants, buttons and rings are used to explore themes on relationships between the sexes, from flirtation to courtship. This exhibition is produced by students in the history and civilization program at the Collège Laflèche de Trois-Rivières.
Activity {num}: Field school of the Collège Laflèche history and civilization program - 2011
Encouraged by the success of its four previous editions, the field school offered by the history and civilization program at the Collège Laflèche will once again give visitors an opportunity to learn basic archaeological techniques in Trois-Rivières’ historical district. The dig is sure to yield many buried secrets!
Location: Corner of Hôpital and Parc Porturaire streets.