SAQ New France Festival
Activities presented as part of the SAQ New France Festival, August 3 to 7, 2011, in Québec City. Every summer for the past 15 years, the SAQ New France Festival, in collaboration with the UPA, has celebrated the history of the first European settlers in North American with an exciting program of activities, both educational and entertaining. The SAQ New France Festival takes festival goers on an unforgettable voyage back to the time of the early colonists.
Activity {num}: Talk, “Where’s the instruction manual? A treasure hunt on the path of research”
With André Bergeron, curator at Centre de Conservation du Québec. (Talk given in French)
Archaeological research often looks like the game Snakes and Ladders: sometimes, you move forward very easily and, sometimes, you have to go back to where you started. Sometimes, archaeological curators must work in a similar context, especially when they try to restore an object whose use is a mystery. The paths they take are winding and obscure, and sometimes lead nowhere! With the help of a few examples, you will learn about a little-known facet of archaeology, where scientific analysis, observation, curiosity and, sometimes luck, play an important role.
Location: Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Dalhousie, Québec City.
Activity {num}: Talk, “Unexpected discoveries at the Quebec Citadel and at Lévis Fort No. 3”
With Pierre Cloutier, archaeologists for Parks Canada.
In the early years of the past decade, Parks Canada archaeologists were able to document two national historic sites associated with the fortifications of Québec. Unexpected discoveries at the citadel help to illustrate the evolution of Québec’s defensive system in this sector, while finds at Fort No. 3 demonstrate the immense development potential of this site.
Location: Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Dalhousie, Québec City.
Activity {num}: Talk, “The siege of Québec, in 1759, explained by artillery projectiles”
With Paul-Gaston L’Anglais, archaeologist for Parks Canada.
Between 2005 and 2007, archaeological excavations of the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux conducted by Parks Canada under the Dufferin Terrace led to the discovery of a collection of artillery projectiles testifying to the siege of the city in the summer of 1759. This conference will present these projectiles and the artillery that was used to shoot them.
Location: Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Dalhousie, Québec City.
Activity {num}: Dig the Past at the New France Festival. - 2011
In collaboration with Archéo-Québec.
With the help of archaeologist-animators, participate to a simulated archaeological dig and discover real artifacts that are linked to the history of New France.