{"id":4349,"date":"2016-03-27T16:32:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-27T14:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4349"},"modified":"2025-02-09T15:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T13:06:20","slug":"la-societe-historique-du-comte-de-brome-brome-county-historical-society-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/la-societe-historique-du-comte-de-brome-brome-county-historical-society-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome (Lac-Brome Museum)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Lac-Brome Museum<\/strong> (French: <strong>La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome<\/strong>) is a historical organization and museum located in <strong>Lac-Brome, Quebec<\/strong>. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of Brome County and its surrounding regions. One of its most remarkable exhibits is the <strong>Fokker D.VII<\/strong>, a rare and historically significant <strong>German fighter plane<\/strong> from <strong>World War I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome (Lac-Brome Museum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>130 Lakeside Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowlton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec J0E 1V0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/04\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacbromemuseum.ca\">https:\/\/www.lacbromemuseum.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@shcb.ca\">info@shcb.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+14502436782\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\">+1 450 243 6782<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mid-May &#8211; Thanksgiving weekend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday &#8211; Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brome-County-Historical-Society-Museum\/214500035256431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/World\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d179865.61475360146!2d-72.64477498963333!3d45.219471000000006!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xc0322d6558bc6a7f!2sBrome+County+Historical+Society!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1459089015293\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/la-societe-historique-du-comte-de-brome-brome-county-historical-society-museum\/fokker-d-vii-6810-18\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"172\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fokker-D.VII-6810-18.jpg\" alt=\"Fokker D.VII 6810\/18\" class=\"wp-image-4350\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"txt\">6810\/18<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"txt\">Fokker D.VII<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Lac-Brome Museum<\/strong> houses a very unique World War I biplane. The only one in existence with its original fabric covering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Fokker D.VII:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical Context<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Fokker D.VII is widely regarded as one of the finest fighter planes of World War I. Known for its excellent maneuverability and performance, it was so effective that the <strong>Treaty of Versailles<\/strong> specifically required Germany to surrender all remaining Fokker D.VIIs to the Allies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance in Canada<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Fokker D.VII displayed at the Lac-Brome Museum is one of the few surviving examples of this legendary aircraft. It was likely captured by Canadian forces during World War I and brought to Canada as a <strong>war trophy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The aircraft is displayed in a carefully maintained state, offering visitors a unique opportunity to view a piece of aviation and military history up close. The Society takes great care to ensure the aircraft remains preserved for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Lac-Brome Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collections<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the Fokker D.VII, the <strong>La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome<\/strong> houses a wide array of artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to the local history of Brome County, including military history, domestic life, and cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lac-Brome Museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions that provide insights into the region\u2019s history and its role in broader historical events, such as World Wars I and II.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Programs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Society offers educational programs, workshops, and tours designed to engage visitors of all ages with the region&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historic Buildings<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome<\/strong>)\u2019s grounds include historic buildings that have been preserved and restored, providing a glimpse into the architectural and community life of the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location and Experience:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is located in the charming town of Lac-Brome, making it an excellent destination for history enthusiasts and families. The chance to see a Fokker D.VII in person is a rare privilege and a highlight for anyone interested in aviation or military history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lac-Brome Museum (French: La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Historique du Comt\u00e9 de Brome) is a historical organization and museum located in Lac-Brome, Quebec. 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