Reserve your spot:
EMAIL:
teri.jalbert@ucmontreal.ca
PHONE NUMBER:
514-288-0201
Reserve your spot:
EMAIL:
teri.jalbert@ucmontreal.ca
PHONE NUMBER:
514-288-0201
Step back in time to a world of extravagant costume balls and spectacular skating carnivals, where, a century and a half ago, these grand celebrations represented the pinnacle of high society’s entertainment, filled with a kaleidoscope of fantastical costumes and revelry. But beyond the glamorous exterior, these balls reinforced core myths of colonial destiny and imperial futures.
In the exhibition Costume Balls: Dressing History, 1870-1927, discover the fascinating story of these opulent gatherings through over 40 dazzling outfits, photographs of guests in their finest costumes and souvenir publications that commemorate these historically themed balls.
ITINERARY:
5:15 p.m.: Meet at the McCord Stewart Museum (690 Sherbrooke St West)
A guide will welcome you at the group entrance located
on the right side of the building (2175 Victoria Street)
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Guided Tour
6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: Return to The University Club of Montréal
6:45 p.m.: Members are encouraged to stay for dinner
The cost for this guided tour will be $20 (including tax).
Join us as we explore this extraordinary period in history, where fashion and culture intertwined to tell a complex and compelling narrative. It will be a great opportunity to go ‘back in time’ and experience how former members of the University Club of Montréal entertained themselves at these fancy dress balls.
Reserve now:
EMAIL: teri.jalbert@ucmontreal.ca
TELEPHONE: 514-288-0201
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Members are kindly requested to cancel a reservation for this event at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that the absence of cancellation within the specified timeframe will result in the full payment of the reserved amount. We appreciate your understanding.
REMEMBERING OUR HERITAGE,
WRITING THE FUTURE.
