The Isle Madame Historical Society is a non-profit organization devoted to collecting and presenting the rich history of the local area.
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The Isle Madame Historical Society is a non-profit organization devoted to collecting and presenting the rich history of the local area. |
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IMHS recognizes the importance of this island's rich heritage and wishes to document this information, for the benefit of present and future generations. IMHS is also an education centre for everyone to learn about our past which dates back to 17th century.
"LeNoir Forge Museum"
in Arichat, where two brothers, The Isle Madame Historical
Society would like to welcome all visitors that will be visiting our
community. Some of the family names from the area: Books for sale at IMHS "The Days of Wooden Ships and Iron Men: A Brief History
of Ile Madame" The cost is $25 per book,
- Isle Madame “Past in Pictures” (created by Don Boudrot) ($10) ( 50 photos) - Scenes of Isle Madame (created by Don Boudrot) ($10) ( 35 photos) - Old Arichat (created by Don Boudrot) ($10) (33 photos) - plus $10 shipping and handling. (All in Canadian funds.) Please send your check or money order to: Isle Madame Historical Society |
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Mission Statement The Isle Madame Historical Society is an organization committed to the collection of documents, tools, photos, journals, paintings and any other memorabilia of historical significance to Isle Madame's past. The Society recognizes the importance of this island's rich heritage and wishes to document this information for the benefit of present and future generations. |
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Notice! IMHS is seaching for
new members! Everyone is welcomed to join! The fee is $5 per year and
our monthly meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month. If you
are interested or have any questions, please contact us by email, phone
or mail. Our mailing address is: |
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photos, "The Richmond Record which was once our local newspaper,
church records, school registers and the history of our four Parishes
(Arichat, West Arichat, PDG, D'Escousse), can all be found at our centre.
If your interested in genealogy, this is a great place to begin your
search of family roots.
Thomas
and Simon LeNoir, sailed from France and set up a blacksmith and locksmith
business. This area became involved in the ship chandler business, with
it's deepwater wharf and slip and allowed them to service many of the
vessels that came to the area. 