Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia facts for kids
| Established | 1983 |
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| Location | Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Type | Heritage centre |
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. 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.
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