July

Every year former residents meet at the former town and set up spots and trailers where their homes once stood. Over ten days, elders tell stories about life in Africville, partake in festivities, enjoy a gala dinner, and attend a church service.

Guests also remember the Africville residents who passed during the Halifax explosion in 1917, where a ship filled with explosives exploded, injuring many and killing nearly 2000. Many parts of Africville were demolished, and requests for food, medical and financial aid were provided to all affected except for Africville residents.

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