Community Outreach In Truro

On August 10th, 2017 we visited the community of Truro and were hosted by Zion Baptist Church and Pastor Brian Johnston. Several community members attended the event and viewed the display.

Black Cultural Centre display in Truro

A historical overview of the community was provided by Dr. Lynn Jones and various public officials such as the Mayor of Truro, Bill Mills and MP Bill Casey also attended. Board member Anne Simmons along with the Black Cultural staff took part as we gathered valuable history and learned about the Black communities in Truro, know in the areas as "the Bog, the Marsh and the Island". 

Dr. Lynn Jones sharing history

During this period the traveling exhibit was on display at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton. The African Nova Scotian community in Truro has a rich legacy including some of the well know historical figures such as Portia White, Stan "Chook" Maxwell, Jeramiah Jones, Rev. William White and Burnley "Rocky" Jones to name a few. 

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