Dartmouth is connected to the city of Halifax by two suspension bridges and by ferry. Although Dartmouth is today part of the Halifax Regional Municipality, the town has a long history and has its own unique character. The city dates to the mid 18th Century and is full of history.
The Black Cultural Center for Nova Scotia in Dartmouth deals with the history and culture of blacks in Nova Scotia. Topics include the Migration, Slavery, the Underground Railway, the Maroons, and Black Inventors.
Address: Black Cultural Center for Nova Scotia, 1149 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Z1A8, Canada
Phone: 1 (902) 434-6223, Fax: 1 (902) 434-2306
Hours:
June 1 to August 31: 9am-5pm; Sat:10am-3pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
September 1 to May 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sun, Mon, Sat
Displays at the Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum in Dartmouth include uniforms and items from the Boer War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Exhibits on the second floor include navy, army, air force, merchant navy and a hospital room.
Address: Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum, Box 99, Dartmouth, NS B2Y3V2, Canada
Phone: 1 (902) 463-1050, Fax: 1 (902) 463-0950
Hours:
June 1 to November 11: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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