Welcome to the Africville Museum!
How To Donate
We are extremely grateful for your support in helping tell an important part of Black history in Nova Scotia. You can donate using one of the following options:
– Online payments can be made through our partners at canadahelps.org, here. You can also set up recurring monthly payments if you wish to continue your support.
– Email us at donations@africvillemuseum.org
– Call us at (902) 455-6558.
Thank you for donating to the Africville Museum.
Museum Closure
Given the continued spread of COVID-19 and based on public health officials’ guidance, the Africville Museum will close to the public. We will continue to monitor the situation and reopen when appropriate.
We are committed to keeping you informed as we receive additional information. Please join our social media channels where we continue to share updates and stories. If you are have questions about specific events, please contact us directly.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 and Nova Scotia’s response, visit novascotia.ca/coronavirus.
Africville Cook Book coming soon
Please stay tuned for more details.
Africville in the news
Wednesday, October 3rd 2018
Please help us congratulate Shauntay Grant for the nomination of a Governor Generals Literary Award for her newest children’s book, Africville.
Congratulations, Shauntay!
Thursday, August 23rd 2018
Africville Film Release, please see below for more details!
Saturday, August 11th 2018
NEW- Africville in the news! featuring Africville Summer students Castealia Ross and Claudia Castillo-Prentt
CBC radio interview- click here
CTV News coverage- click here
Welcome, Ms. Juanita Peters
For Immediate Release
April 23, 2018
The Board of Directors of the Africville Heritage Trust (AHT) is pleased to announce Juanita Peters as the new general manager of the Africville Museum.
Juanita Peters is an award-winning writer and director of multiple documentaries including; Hannah’s Story, I Made A Vow and Africville Can’t Stop Now. She is currently one of the directors of the television series STUDIO BLACK on CBC Television. Ms. Peters career also includes more than 15 years as a journalist and news anchor in the Maritimes and she has hosted four seasons of CBC’s documentary series Doc Side. Most recently, she has worked for the Council on African Canadian Education, and The Nova Scotia Restorative Inquiry for The Home For Colored Children
Under the direction of the AHT Board, Juanita will take over management of the museum from Lou Gannon who has been the interim general manager since October 2017.
“The AHT board wishes to thank Lou Gannon for his outstanding contribution to the museum as interim general manager of the Africville Museum. His stewardship during this time of transition to ensure the seamless continuation of museum operations while we searched for new leadership was invaluable,” said Bernice Arsenault, Chair, AHT.
“We are confident that Ms. Peter’s connection to the community and her professional experience in project management and communications will be a great asset to the Africville Museum as we enter the next phase of the museum’s evolution.” said Lyle Grant, Vice Chair, AHT.
For more information contact:
Bernice Arsenault, Chair, AHT
Phone: 902-222-9011
Email: berniceq7@outlook.com
The Apology
“On behalf of the Halifax Regional Municipality, I apologize to the former Africville residents and their descendants for what they have…