Projects
AFRICVILLE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2006
Africville was originally settled by African Nova Scotians in the 1700s. In the 1960s approximately 400 people were resettled, compromising over 80 families who made Africville their home. Although considered a slum by most, Africville was a close and vibrant community to the many people who lived in the area. The removal of residents, leveling of homes, and destruction of the Seaview Baptist Church was a horrific and disruptive event. In collaboration with A. L. Arbic Consulting, Lord Cultural Resource provided concept development for the Africville Interpretive Centre to be located on the original site of the community. The new interpretive centre will be a testament to the historical influence of African Nova Scotians in Canada's diverse cultural make-up.