22-Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
11 930 Notre-Dame Ouest
Secteur Pointe-du-Lac, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Information: 819-377-1396 or reservations:418-362-2051
www.recitsquifontjaser.com

Presentation: This 200-year-old mill bears the traces of its history. In the company of a historian, catch a glimpse of the daily life of millers and discover the secrets of flour making. See the original mechanisms at work. Then take a tour of the sawmill, still in operation, and learn about the hardships endured by the forest workers of our region in the mid-20th century.

Activity: Talk “Uncover a skeleton… the bare bones of a historical building!” with Martin Gauthier, historian in material culture

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2 p.m.
Activity length: 2 hours (talk with a specialist and a visit of the site)
Admission fee: Included in the general admission (Reservations required)

Description: Explore the old mill accompanied by a historian and discover what its stones and beams can reveal about ancestral building techniques.

Target clientele: General