The home of the largest free black settlement in the 1780’s where people voted with their feet for freedom. This unique historical site is nestled in …
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Aug 24, 2024
My husband and I are so glad we came to this museum. We’ve been to a host of museums, and this was one of the most organized, well-curated history museums we’ve ever seen. It presents the history of …Full review by DrHollyP
Aug 20, 2024
I was impresed with all the displays. This is a must place to view .I was upset that the black community was treated so badly in Nova Scotia after assisting the Brittish during the Revolutionary War …Full review by Richard C
Aug 18, 2024
We loved learning about the Birchtown Black Loyalist settlement from one of its few descendants. Seeing the school, church, and pit house helped us understand this chapter of history. Worth the detou…Full review by lamedoc
I will be arriving in NC either by ferry (from Maine) or driving in via St. Stephen (help is desirable in making this decision). Should I anticipate spending one or two days in traveling to see the museum before going back to USA? If I need to stay longer where would you recommend I stay?
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The Black Loyalist museum is quite interactive. There could be quite a lot of reading involved if you want to explore the material. I followed the lives of two inhabitants and spent about 4 …
The Black Loyalist museum is quite interactive. There could be quite a lot of reading involved if you want to explore the material. I followed the lives of two inhabitants and spent about 4 hours total. We also did a walking tour exploring the village. Shelburne is like a very small Maine seaside community. Other places along of interest along the coast that you may want to visit/drop in are: Lunenburg really busy, but has a marine museum, Boardwalk, art galleries, etc. It is where the sailing ship Bluenose (on our 10 cent coin) was built. Also, Lockport, a quaint fishing village and home of Marjorie Turner-Bailey, a Black Olympian runner who was also in the series "the Book of Negroes." Do google her name for further details. I would think one day in Shelburne area would be plenty. I stayed in some cottages and they were great. I was down with a walking group of about 55 people about 1 month ago and I did not hear any complaints about any places. Hope this is helpful. There is also a Black Cultural Centre outside of Dartmouth, NS. You may want to look into this online.
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