Stanbridge East, May 28, 2023 – The Missisquoi Museum, located at 2 River Street in Stanbridge East, opens today its summer exhibition entitled « Tasting the Past: Food, Memory and Identity in Brome-Missisquoi ».

Who does not have a memory of fresh-baked bread or of grandma’s homemade cookies?  Who does not have a cherished family recipe, lovingly handed down across generations? Or, a meal capable of whisking one back to childhood with only just a sniff or a taste?

When we think about “history,” food may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, food has always been the keystone of human existence. It is one of our closest gateways into the past, a way to experience another time while engaging our senses in a way which no book, memoir, or diary can.  

This year’s exhibit is dedicated to giving today’s community a taste of the interplay between history, food, and communal identity in Brome-Missisqoi. You are invited to savour our history with us. Bon appétit!

ABOUT THE MISSISQUOI MUSEUM

Just an hour from Montreal, in the beautiful Eastern Townships, on the Wine Route and Townships Trail, the Missisquoi County Museum invites you to discover the historical diversity of a charming part of the country.

The Missisquoi County Museum is located in a former grist mill. This red brick building, built in 1830, has three floors. The Museum’s many collections and educational programs explore the past of Missisquoi residents and their contributions to the historical development of Missisquoi County, including the Cornell Mill, its archives, the Hodge General Store and the Walbridge Barn.

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