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New Brunswick Black History Society

Name: New Brunswick Black History Society
Address: Brunswick Square Level 2, 39 King st Suite R2, Saint John, NB, E2L4W3, CA
Telephone: +15062142316
Price range: Not applicable

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*Please note* Centre is Open for Tours on Cruise Ship Days To Promote awareness of New Brunswick's Black history.

Mission

The New Brunswick Black History Society, NBBHS, is dedicated to the research, analysis, documentation and preservation of New Brunswick's Black History. Objectives

To gather information concerning New Brunswick's Black residents, past and present. To encourage the Black community and the general public to work together. To work towards increasing the presence of Black History in New Brunswick's educational system. The New Brunswick Black History Society is an affiliate of PRUDE Inc.

10/15/2026

NBBHS invites you to BREAKING BARRIERS: BLACK LEADERSHIP IN ACTION!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, learning and meaningful dialogue with guest speaker Frank Henderson, as he shares his journey of resilience, leadership and community.

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 NBBHS Heritage Centre, Level 2, Brunswick Square, Saint John
🌍 Bilingual event
🥪 Light refreshments will be provided.

Come ready to connect, learn, share and be inspired!

This event is funded by the Government of Canada.

09/28/2026

Last weekend, NBBHS had the pleasure of sharing Black history with our community through a guided tour of Uptown Saint John. 📚
We also joined the UCOF Fall Fashion Festival 2026, celebrating culture, creativity, and community. 🌍👗

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these two events meaningful moments of connection. 💙

09/22/2026

This week, NBBHS was pleased to connect with our community at two wonderful events celebrating inclusion, culture, and community connection:

💙 2026 Saint John Welcoming Expo
🌍 Saint John Newcomers Centre Cultural Festival – The Valley

Both events provided wonderful opportunities for NBBHS to connect with people from different backgrounds, share our work and Black history in New Brunswick, and contribute to building welcoming and inclusive communities.

A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and participants who stopped by to connect with us 💙

09/14/2026

🖤 Our history is here. Come discover it.
Following one of our presentations in Moncton, as part of our ongoing efforts to promote and highlight Black history in New Brunswick, the General Coordinator of the Afro-Canadian Community Centre of New Brunswick (CCCAC-NB) brought his team to the NBBHS Heritage Centre to learn more about Black history and gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and realities of Black communities in our province.
At NBBHS, we believe that knowing our history helps us understand our present and shape our future. The Heritage Centre is a place of memory, discovery, education, and dialogue,where stories are shared, connections are made, and history comes alive.
Visit us at the Heritage Centre, Level 2, Brunswick Square, or explore our resources online at https://nbblackhistorysociety.org/ to discover, understand, and share the history of Black communities in New Brunswick.

09/09/2026

UCOF invites you to its Fall Fashion Festival 2026. Please see the details in the poster below.

08/31/2026

When history takes flight, our memories travel with it.
Over the weekend, our Heritage Centre proudly honored an invite to Air Show Atlantic, connecting with visitors from across Canada and beyond.
Through our exhibition and conversations, we shared our mission to preserve and promote Black history in New Brunswick and Canada, highlighting remarkable figures such as Major Walter “Wally” Peters, Canada’s first Black jet fighter pilot and a pioneer of Canadian military aviation who also contributed to the development of the Snowbirds.
We also highlighted his daughter, Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Shelley Peters-Carey, the first Black woman to serve with the RCMP and a pioneer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Two generations. Two pioneers. One remarkable legacy.
Their stories are part of our history and there are many more waiting to be discovered.
Visit us at the Heritage Centre, Brunswick Square, Level 2, Saint John, and discover the stories that continue to shape our community and our country.
Our history deserves to be told.

08/25/2026

A Day of Sharing Through New Brunswick’s Black History 🖤
Last week, the New Brunswick Black History Society had the pleasure of welcoming the team behind the Still Here project to our facilities.

The visit was a meaningful opportunity to share, learn, and reflect on the history and experiences of New Brunswick’s Black communities. A particularly memorable moment was the interview with Dr. Ralph Thomas, whose knowledge, stories, and personal perspectives enriched our collective memory.

The team also explored our museum and collections before continuing to Willow Grove, where Dr. Ralph Thomas shared more about the history and legacy of this important site, including the Three Crosses and Willow Grove Baptist Church.

This day reflects the mission of the New Brunswick Black History Society: to preserve our history, amplify our voices, engage our community, and pass this legacy on to future generations.

Because our history matters.
Because our memory matters.
Because we are Still Here. 🖤

08/18/2026

A wonderful opportunity to celebrate African culture, history, and Black contributions in New Brunswick! 🌍🖤

The New Brunswick Black History Society was pleased to take part in the African Sculpture Festival. The festival allowed us to connect with the community, share our mission, and highlight the importance of preserving Black history in New Brunswick.

Through meaningful conversations, we also had the opportunity to highlight historical figures such as Thomas Peters, born in present-day Nigeria, whose remarkable journey reflects the deep connections between African history and the history of Black communities in New Brunswick.

The festival was also a valuable opportunity to meet community members, introduce more people to our museum, share our history and location, and remind everyone that our heritage is a collective treasure that deserves to be known, preserved, and passed on to future generations.

Thank you to the organizers and to everyone who stopped by, shared in the conversations, and showed interest in our work.

Our history brings us together. Our heritage belongs to us all. 🖤

08/17/2026

A truly meaningful and emotional moment at the New Brunswick Black History Society! Paul Sims Sr. and Paul Sims Jr. travelled a long way to search for their ancestor, George Hector. This visit gave them an opportunity to reconnect with a family history that spans generations.
With the support of the New Brunswick Black History Society team, under the guidance of Dr. Ralph Thomas, they were able to leave with joy, meaningful memories, and a deeper connection to their roots.
Moments like this highlight the importance of preserving, documenting, and making Black history in New Brunswick accessible to the community. Behind every name, every family, and every search is a human story that deserves to be rediscovered, shared, and passed on to future generations. 🖤

Address

Brunswick Square Level 2, 39 King St Suite R2
Saint John, NB
E2L4W3

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15062142316

Website

http://www.nbblackhistorysociety.org/

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