Coffee and Conversation
Correspondence in New France
Gatineau, Quebec, September 22, 2004 - On October 1, 2004 the Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition Once in French America, followed by coffee and conversation with Museum historian John Willis.
Although France was blessed with a postal tradition as well as a rich heritage of trade and travel that facilitated written communication along age-old land-based routes and waterways, this was not the case in New France. Dr. Willis - an expert on the history of correspondence - will discuss the travel and communication networks developed "from scratch" in New France, and how many letters were exchanged across the Atlantic, up and down the St. Lawrence and throughout the continent.
Correspondence in New France
Friday, October 1, 2004
12:30 p.m. (in French only)
Canadian Museum of Civilization
This activity is organized in conjuction with the exhibition Once in French America, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of French settlement in North America. By bringing together artifacts from over 40 different collections, Once in French America looks at how people lived and adapted in this new land and how they developed societies. The exhibition will be presented at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, Quebec until March 28, 2005.
Refreshments will be served.
Free with Museum admission.
Sponsored by Canada Post.
Public information: (819) 776-7000 or 1-800-555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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