Modernizing a Historical Jewel in the Eastern Townships
The Government of Canada supports the renovation of the Old County Courthouse in the village of Knowlton
(firmenpresse) - LAC-BROME, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 05/14/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $94,000 in financial support to The Brome County Historical Society for the renovation of the Old County Courthouse.
This funding, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will help the organization revamp the Old County Courthouse in the village of Knowlton and purchase computer equipment to digitize its archives.
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"The Government of Canada is proud to help preserve Lac-Brome''s history and architecture. Through this renovation, the Old County Courthouse in Knowlton will be able to offer its visitors a modernized environment that is well-anchored in the digital age."
- The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"On behalf of the Brome County Historical Society, I want to thank Canadian Heritage for their significant financial support for the restoration of the Old County Courthouse. This project is the first phase of a multi-year plan to preserve and protect the Society''s buildings. The federal government''s support will assist us greatly in our ongoing capital campaign."
- Donald Gray Donald, President, Brome County Historical Society
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Datum: 14.05.2016 - 12:00 Uhr
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