The Africville Museum Preserves The History Of The former Black Settlement
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Title
The Africville Museum Preserves The History Of The former Black Settlement
Description
This photo of the Africville Museum in Halifax. It is on the original site of the Seaview United Baptist Church and was built to be a replica of the church that once stood at the centre of the community.It is important for understanding the community’s legacy because it shows how Africville’s story continues to be actively remembered and honoured. The museum stands as a physical space dedicated to preserving residents’ experiences, cultural traditions, and collective resilience decades after the community was destroyed. By displaying artifacts, photographs, and personal histories, the museum helps to ensure that Africville’s identity is not lost to time or overshadowed by the city’s past neglect. This photo reflects how descendants and supporters have taken ownership of Africville’s narrative, transforming memory into education, recognition, and ongoing community pride.
Creator
Photographer: Carolyn Ray
Source
"Halifax Council Approves Motion to Begin Plan for Africville's Future," in CBC News, 07 April 2021.
Publisher
CBC News
Date
Circa 2021
Rights
CBC News
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Citation
Photographer: Carolyn Ray, “The Africville Museum Preserves The History Of The former Black Settlement,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/158.