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Black Loyalist Heritage Centre One of Canada’s best kept secrets...Discover the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre today! Have fun examining the artifacts excavated here in Birchtown.
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Come and enjoy a guided tour, search for your ancestral roots and learn about these courageous Nova Scotians - where we tell the story of the largest and most influential communities of free Black people in the world outside of Africa from 1783 to 1792 in Nova Scotia. We are located on a stunning 2 acre property overlooking the world's third largest natural harbour, Shelburne Harbour. At the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre you can explore the amazing archaeological pit which embodies this extraordinary narrative of the past and present. Follow the journey of one of these brave men or women from enslavement to freedom with our Trace A Name Activity. Climb up the Shaw Turret where you can learn about Black immigration into Canada and where they settled in Nova Scotia; enter the Lindsey Gallery and dive into the multi-media presentation of the Black Loyalist journey from Africa to the US then to Nova Scotia and back to Africa. Explore the virtual copy of Carlton's Book of Negroes and search for your ancestor who may have experienced part of this incredible journey. Before you leave our centre please take the time to create a virtual quilt square that will tell us about your experience and how the story has impacted you and what you have learned. Please continue to explore our site and visit our historical buildings where you can view the Bunce Island Exhibit and movie, explore the heritage trail and visit the pit house. You can also visit the National Historic Monument commemorating the 1783 Black Loyalist Landing of Nova Scotia. As you explore our site you will experience peacefulness knowing you are walking in the footsteps of our ancestors as the southeast breeze blows through your hair and Acker's Brook babbles in the background. Be prepared to spend some time with us.

10/14/2026

Rain or shine, Mr Grant 😌 is READY!
Waiting patiently after Thanksgiving Tuesday… and still showing up on this rainy Wednesday!
If Mr Grant can brave the weather, what’s YOUR excuse? 😉 Come on in and uncover one of Canada’s best-kept secrets! 🇨🇦
History is too important to miss. Come learn, explore, and be inspired at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre!
Our doors are open. Are you coming?

We are open Mondays- Fridays 9.30am-4pm(All year round)


Thank you Wes Deschamp

10/12/2026
Happy Thanksgiving 🍁
10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

10/09/2026

TGIF! Then vs. Now!
Walking into our old schoolhouse, I noticed this: 82 years ago, a school in a small community like Birchtown recorded 97% attendance! 👏🏾Bravo
🤔 What do you think attendance looks like in our schools today?
Parents, teachers, and students — let’s talk! What has changed over the years? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Our Centre will be closed on Monday October 12th, 2026 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday October 13th, 2026. 9...
10/08/2026

Our Centre will be closed on Monday October 12th, 2026 for Thanksgiving.
We will reopen on Tuesday October 13th, 2026.
9.30am-4pm

In the Fall - A Fully Guided Tour History Appreciation, lots of great information 🙌🏽.We are Open ALL year round Monday- ...
10/07/2026

In the Fall - A Fully Guided Tour
History Appreciation, lots of great information 🙌🏽.
We are Open ALL year round
Monday- Friday 9.30am - 4pm
Visit www.blackloyalist.com or Call 902-875-1293 to book a guided tour

Have you ever walked on history? Our stunning glass floor invites you to look beneath your feet and discover the stories...
10/06/2026

Have you ever walked on history?

Our stunning glass floor invites you to look beneath your feet and discover the stories, artifacts, stones, and names that connect us to the past. Surrounded by the beauty of nature reflected through our floor-to-ceiling windows, this unique space offers a powerful blend of heritage, reflection, and discovery.

Come for the view, stay for the story!
Look down. Look around. Discover the stories beneath your feet!
We are Open all year round- 9.30am- 4pm (Mondays- Fridays)

We are Back with your favorite Apple Pie’s 😌and it’s a Fundraiser to preserve history Call 📞 902-875-1310 to Order 💃🏼😎 ...
10/05/2026

We are Back with your favorite Apple Pie’s 😌and it’s a Fundraiser to preserve history
Call 📞 902-875-1310 to Order 💃🏼😎

Guess What? It’s Seniors Day - Thursday October 1st ❤️🙌🏽🤗👏🥰We love 💕 our Seniors so much so we letting them in FREE ADMI...
09/30/2026

Guess What?
It’s Seniors Day - Thursday October 1st ❤️🙌🏽🤗👏🥰We love 💕 our Seniors so much so we letting them in FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY - Thursday October 1st 2026. 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

Address

119 Birchtown Road
Shelburne, NS
B0T1W0

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19028751310

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