Morrin Centre
Encyclopedia
The Morrin Centre is a cultural centre in Quebec City
. It is designed to educate the public about the historic contribution and present-day culture of local English-speakers. It is located in a former prison building that has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
This site has housed four different functions:
In 2004, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
became owners of the historic site through an emphyteutic lease
. Important interior restoration is taking place to further develop the Morrin Centre.
The centre contains the private English-language library of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
, heritage spaces for events, and interpretation services.
, CHIN
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
.
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
. It is designed to educate the public about the historic contribution and present-day culture of local English-speakers. It is located in a former prison building that has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
This site has housed four different functions:
- Royal Redoubt (1712–1808)
- Quebec City Common Gaol (1813–1868)
- Morrin CollegeMorrin CollegeMorrin College, the first anglophone institute of higher education in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada flourished between the years 1862 and 1902. It was founded following an important bequest from Dr. Joseph Morrin, former city mayor and prominent doctor. The College initially occupied rooms rented...
(1862-c1902) - Literary and Historical Society of QuebecLiterary and Historical Society of Quebec-External links:*, managed by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.*, virtual exhibit on the history of Canadian learned societies.*, virtual library containing all publications from 1824-1924....
(1824–present)
In 2004, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
-External links:*, managed by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.*, virtual exhibit on the history of Canadian learned societies.*, virtual library containing all publications from 1824-1924....
became owners of the historic site through an emphyteutic lease
Emphyteutic lease
An Emphyteutic lease is a type of real estate contract specifying that the lessee must improve the property with construction. The term is commonly used in Quebec. These sorts of leases are usually associated with government properties.-External links:*...
. Important interior restoration is taking place to further develop the Morrin Centre.
The centre contains the private English-language library of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
Literary and Historical Society of Quebec
-External links:*, managed by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.*, virtual exhibit on the history of Canadian learned societies.*, virtual library containing all publications from 1824-1924....
, heritage spaces for events, and interpretation services.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
, CHIN
Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
.