Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
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Established | 1983 |
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Location | Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Type | Heritage centre |
Website | www |
The Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia is located in Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The centre is a museum and a library resource centre that focuses on the history and culture of African Nova Scotians. The organization of the Black Cultural Society was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1977 and the centre opened its doors in 1983, with a goal to educate and inspire and to protect, preserve and promote Black culture in Nova Scotia.[1] The centre is located on Trunk 7 at 1149 Main Street.
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The centre holds many events on a weekly basis and is open to the public. The centre also has a permanent display about the former community of Africville.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-29. Retrieved 2010-07-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "The story of Africville". Archived from the original on 27 July 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
Coordinates: 44°42′11″N 63°28′19″W / 44.70316°N 63.47189°W