General public

There is lots going on at the Merry House!

We would like visitors to make the site of memory their own and to play an active role in it by offering them exhibitions featuring residents’ accounts and juxtaposing new technology and artefacts as well as illustrations and antique objects. Family workshops and group tours. Free admission to exhibitions for residents of Magog.

Maison Merry vers 1880. Fonds Famille Merry. La Société d'histoire de Magog

The Merry House, circa 1880. Merry Family fonds. Magog Historical Society.

Guided tour

The interactive tour of the oldest house in urban Magog is combined with the exploration of the outdoor property, showcasing its historical heritage in a stunning natural setting.

Duration: 1 hour
Tours offered on an ongoing basis. Ask reception about the availability of interpreter-guides.

During the pandemic, guided tours are restricted to people living under a same roof. Virtual tours are also available for booking.

819 201-0727

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Mobile Experience

Put on your explorer hat for a practical and dynamic discovery of the Merry House’s history and archaeology. Connect to our free mobile experience and unveil additional photos and videos demonstrating the strategic importance of our patrimonial site.

Duration: 30 minutes
Offered on an ongoing basis, on your mobile device.

Causerie-visit My Life at the Textile

Working, having fun and rebelling ... In our temporary exhibition My Life at the Textile, discover the daily life of textile workers in Magog and their touching anecdotes of the past. This visit and informal chat lets you share memories and stories.

Duration: 90 minutes

Target audience: seniors

During the pandemic, guided tours are restricted to people living under a same roof. Virtual tours are also available for booking.

Reservation required : 819 201-0727

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Conferences

As a citizen site of memory, the Merry House is proud to offer three compelling lectures on the history and development of its city, Magog. For groups of 10 and more.

Duration : 1 hour

Rate : $ 150

Reservation required: 819-201-0727

The Merry family

Discover the Merry family’s story with various anecdotes of their daily life throughout the 19^th century. Today considered as Magog’s founding family, the Merrys actively contributed to the city’s economic and social development. In French only.
Speaker: Geneviève Dorion Belisle, historian and Project Manager at the Merry House.

Between Memphrémagog and Orford: the History of the City of Magog

Through the Merry House, discover the evolution of a typical village in the Eastern Townships. Characterized by the beauty of its landscapes, Magog developed along its river and railway. In French only.
Speaker: Geneviève Dorion Belisle, Historian and Project Manager at the Merry House.

A House for Posterity: Preservation and Showcasing of the Merry House

In a context where Québec's built heritage is under threat, the City of Magog has successfully demonstrated its leadership in terms of preservation and showcasing.

What are the steps between the undefined status of a heritage building and its opening to the public? Learn more about the success of the Merry House project and its benefits throughout the community. In French only.

Speaker: Sophie Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Merry House

Family introductory workshop on archeology

The Mysteries Below Ground: an Archeology Workshop for Beginners

Immerse your family in the depths of Magog's history and discover our ancestors’ way of life by manipulating artefacts and learning the basics of archaeology. Not recommended for children 5 years and under.

Workshops offered continuously to families on weekends. Inquire at the reception for interpreter-guides' availability.

Admission fees

The Setller's Challenges

Put yourself in the shoes of the first settlers and take up three challenges, inspired by the Merry family's daily life upon their arrival in Magog. Using the provided materials, create an object to catch fish, build a temporary shelter and knit mittens to keep you warm. A total immersion in the 19th century.

Duration: 90 minutes

For groups of:10 to 60 youths

Cost: $ 6

Reservation required : 819 201-0727

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A SITE OF MEMORY AND LEARNING, OPENED TO ALL

The Merry House presents a program of fun and festive special events, which include three types of activities. Shows, talks and workshops are waiting for you to make you rediscover our local history.

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March 3-5: Spring break quizzes

At the Merry House we were inspired by the spring break. We decided to create 3 online historical quizzes, one for each day: archaeology (March 3), human and animals (March 4), Aboriginals in the Eastern Townships (March 5). What a chance to challenge your knowledges and learn more! So take your cell phone or tablet and be ready!

In french only

Family activity ( children 6+)

11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Duration: 30 minutes

5$ per family, free for members

Reservation by purchasing ticket 819 201-0727.

March 8: special quiz for special women

Through this quiz, discover the history of women in Quebec and the Eastern Townships. What did women's daily lives look like in the last few centuries? Who are the famous women of the region? What events have marked the history of women? All of this will help us better understand the evolution of women's rights in Quebec and the process that led to the current achievements.

In French only

March 8, 2021

7 p.m.

Duration: 30 minutes, online

For adults

Cost: $5 per person, free for members

Reservation by purchasing tickets 819 201-0727

Downtown Challenge

Finally a non-virtual activity! Go on an adventure downtown Magog and discover its history thanks to the Défi centre-ville!
Download your notebook HERE...(in French). Enjoy a good hot chocolate or coffee at one of the downtown merchants.
For everyone
Free

April 7th: Eastern Townships - an Architectural Landscape Under Influence

The Eastern Townships is a very special region in the Quebec landscape. Shaped by settlers from United States and Great Britain, the region abounds in heritage treasures. What remains of this 19th and 20th century architectural legacy? Thanks to Gérard Beaudet, you will be able to appreciate the riches left by the ancestors.

(In French only).

Speaker: Gérard Beaudet, Full professor- at the urbanism and landscape planning department at Université de Montréal.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021,6 p.m.

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: Between $5 par person. Free for members.

Reservation by buying tickets 819 201-0727.

The Merry House, circa 1880. Merry Family fonds. Magog Historical Society.