Black Loyalist Heritage Society

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Mary
July 25, 2022
A heritage centre focusing on the largest free African population (outside of Africa) in the 18th century. Commemorating the journey of a people from Africa to the American Colonies to Nova Scotia and then back to Africa. Located in Shelburne, NS and open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Elle
July 11, 2022
A fantastic museum that shares the experiences, history and rich culture brought to Nova Scotia by black loyalists.
Verna
April 2, 2022
The Black Loyalist Heritage Site, located in Birchtown on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, shares the story of the Black Loyalists – free men and women who fought for the British during the American Revolution and won their freedom. In the late 18th century, Birchtown was the largest free Black community in British North America. It was the centre of the Black Loyalist experience in Canada and its founding represented a turning point in the history of persons of African descent in Canada
The Black Loyalist Heritage Site, located in Birchtown on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, shares the story of the Black Loyalists – free men and women who fought for the British during the American Revolution and won their freedom. In the late 18th century, Birchtown was the largest free Black community…
Steve
July 2, 2022
Shelburne county was once the largest free black settlement in North America. If you enjoyed the Lawrence Hill novel ‘the book of negroes,’ birchtown is where the story takes place. Another local must see.
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119 Old Birchtown Rd
Shelburne, NS