The mission of the Museum
The Sutton Museum is unique in Québec. It focuses its collecting, research, and outreach activities on communication in all its forms. The museum also studies and presents local history, from Indigenous presence to the contemporary era. A permanent exhibition, an annual temporary exhibition, and special projects allow the museum to showcase and share the region’s heritage.
History of the Museum buildings and the À la Fontaine restaurant
À la fontaine
30 and 32, Principale Street South built in 1895 or 1896
30 and 32, Principale Sud Street, built in 1895 or 1896. This site, granted to William Huntingdon in 1802, was sold to Elijah Billings in 1806. The point formed by Principale and Mountain streets remained in the Billings family until it was sold to Adolphus Greely in 1885. It remained free of buildings until 1894. The present buildings were constructed in 1895 or 1896. In 1920, the property passed from the Greelys to the Curleys, who used it as a residence. Edmund Ebert bought it in 1962. He lived there for a time, then converted it into an inn. In 1984, he founded the Museum in the former stables.
30 and 32, Principale Street South built in 1895 or 1896
30 and 32, Principale Sud Street, built in 1895 or 1896. This site, granted to William Huntingdon in 1802, was sold to Elijah Billings in 1806. The point formed by Principale and Mountain streets remained in the Billings family until it was sold to Adolphus Greely in 1885. It remained free of buildings until 1894. The present buildings were constructed in 1895 or 1896. In 1920, the property passed from the Greelys to the Curleys, who used it as a residence. Edmund Ebert bought it in 1962. He lived there for a time, then converted it into an inn. In 1984, he founded the Museum in the former stables.
The Inn
The former inn is an excellent example of the Second Empire style, with its monumental entrance, an open porch with twin columns, and the nasturtium dormers that enliven the four-sloped roof. Two carriage doors once gave access to the stables covered in both brick and wood cladding. wood. Thanks to Jeanne Morazain of Héritage Sutton for these details.
The former inn is an excellent example of the Second Empire style, with its monumental entrance, an open porch with twin columns, and the nasturtium dormers that enliven the four-sloped roof. Two carriage doors once gave access to the stables covered in both brick and wood cladding. wood. Thanks to Jeanne Morazain of Héritage Sutton for these details.
Board of Directors
The Museum's Board of Directors is made up of volunteers who oversee its administration, fundraising, exhibition organization and collaboration with other cultural organizations.
- Sylvie BoulangerPresident
- Nicole BeaudryVice-President
- Michèle Moisan-GirardTreasurer
- François VincentSecretary
- Richard LeclercAdministrator
- Lizanne DonnellyAdministrator
- Alexandra PrieurMuseologist
