# Africville

Halifax, Canada

Africville was a Black community on Bedford Basin, settled from 1848 by descendants of refugees who reached Nova Scotia after the War of 1812. Demolished by Halifax in the 1960s, it is now a National Historic Site and memorial park.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Africville, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 44.67458, -63.6185

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