Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Type | Heritage centre |
| Website | www.bccns.com |
The Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia is located in Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia near Halifax. The centre is a museum and a library resource centre that focuses on the history and culture of African Nova Scotian. 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.
William Pearly Oliver (1934) - founder of the Black Cultural Centre
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
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-29. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ↑ http://thechronicleherald.ca/Books/1193564.html
Coordinates: 44°42′11″N 63°28′19″W / 44.70316°N 63.47189°W
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