Lecture: “The Ghost Town of Val-Jalbert” Presented by Caroline Marcoux, historian
There was a time when Val-Jalbert was teeming with life, bustling with the comings and goings of workers, the hum of the pulp mill, and the laughter of children in the village streets.
But what became of Val-Jalbert, left to its own devices after the mill closed?
What about the families of the die-hard residents of P’tit Val-Jalbert who, in their own way, have kept the memory of the village alive?
What stories lie hidden in abandoned houses and forgotten paths?
In this captivating lecture, Caroline Marcoux, a specialist in regional history, takes us back to The years of abandonment and silence, as the village gradually sank into oblivion… until its heritage revival.
An event not to be missed:
• A fascinating exploration of the myth of the “ghost town”
• Archival footage and little-known anecdotes
• A passionate speaker who brings the past to life
• A fresh perspective on an iconic location
Saturday, July 11 – 13 h 30
Location: Community Hall at the Convent School
Duration: about 1 hour
