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Cellar
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Cellar
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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THE COMMUNITY HALL

This is where parishioners would meet. They would gather here to warm themselves before and after the services held in the unheated church. This was the occasion to share news and gossip.

The large room also hosted the meetings of the church wardens and school commissioners. It probably also served as a classroom at times.

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Community Hall
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Community Hall
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Hearth
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Community Hall
21st century, circa 2008
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Luc Béraud

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THE PARISH PRIEST'S BEDROOM

The priest occupied the largest bedroom of the house. While most of the artifacts present in the old presbytery are part of the collection of the Musée de la civilisation du Québec, many of the items presented in this room actually belonged to Father Fréchette.

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The parish priest's bedroom
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Idra Labrie

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Sleigh bed
Empire Style
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Réjeanne Bourret-Bouchard private collection
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Swan neck rocking chair
19th century, circa 1866
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Chest of drawers
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Razor set
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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ADELINE'S BEDROOM

At present, Adeline's room communicates with the priest's room. Don't spread any malicious gossip, now! The door was added during the first half of the 20th century.