Coffee with the Curator: Dr. Olivier Côté on an Intimate History of Communication

Name: Coffee with the Curator: Dr. Olivier Côté on an Intimate History of Communication
Start: 2026-04-01T10:30:00-04:00
Location: 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC, Canada, Quebec K1A 0M8

Schedule

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC, Canada, Quebec K1A 0M8 | Gatineau, QC

Step into the stories behind how we connect 📬☎️📱
Join us on April 1 for a conversation with Dr. Olivier Côté, Curator of Media and Communication at the Canadian Museum of History, as he explores “An Intimate History of Communication.” From handwritten letters to landline phones to the rise of the cellphone, discover how communication technologies have shaped Canadians’ everyday lives.
Enjoy a coffee or tea while diving into:
✨ Fascinating anecdotes from original research
✨ Highlights from the Museum’s postal history collection
✨ A showcase of communication devices housed at the Museum
✨ First-hand perspectives through oral history excerpts
This isn’t just a presentation — it’s a chance to share ideas, spark curiosity, and be part of the conversation.
Come connect with history in a whole new way. We’d love to see you there!
https://www.historymuseum.ca/events/coffee-with-curator-olivier-cote-intimate-history-of-communication