Visitors getting a tour of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.

Black Loyalist Heritage Centre

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre tells the story of the world’s largest free African population outside of Africa, in the late 18th century in Nova Scotia.

What's On

We and the Sea: Honouring the Marine Heritage of African Nova Scotians exhibit panel
  • Exhibition
9 Jun 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
We and the Sea explores more than 400 years of African Nova…
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
Wall of windows at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre etched with the names of the Black Loyalists.
  • Special event
16 Aug 2026
Join us for music, food, art and dance at the Journey back to…
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
Drone view of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre overlooking Shelburne Harbour.

Discover their stories

In addition to the Centre, you can also visit historic buildings and the National Monument commemorating the Black Loyalist Landing in Birchtown in 1783.

As you explore our site, which is located on a stunning two-acre property overlookiing Shelburne Harbour, you will experience a sense of peacefulness in knowing you are walking in the footsteps of our ancestors, as the southeast breeze blows through your hair and Acker’s Brook babbles in the background.

Stories

  • African NS Cultural Heritage
  • African NS Cultural Heritage