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North East Nova - Guysborough

A large group of Black Loyalists would settle here at Chedabucto Bay in 1784 after fire swept through and destroyed their Port Mouton settlement during the winter. In 1785 they would be joined by African-Americans emigrating from Florida. Amid considerable adversity, these brave souls would persevere, to become one of the longest continuous line of early settlers. They would disperse to numerous communities in the Tracadie area, later making their way to New Glasgow, Truro and Cape Breton. Others would stay on to build the community of Sunnyville. Check out the Afrikan Canadian Friendship Centre and the Old Court House Museum.

Sunnyville
Just outside of Guysborough you'll find a hamlet where African descendants have formed community. Churches on site are the African United Baptist, formerly the Morning Star Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church.

 

Notable Spot

Birchtown (Guysborough County)
- 18th-century Black settlement. No longer exists. Lumbering site.

Museums, Archives, Memorial Sites

Old Court House Museum
106 Church Street

Research county history. Dig up your roots. View artefacts of the past. This old court house has been wonderfully put to another use.

Open June - October
Monday - Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat - Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (and by appointment).
Tel.: 1.902.533.4008

 

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