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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2N_edmund-burke_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Edmund Burke distinguished scholar, missionary pastor, and prelate, having served for sixteen years, he was elected as Bishop of Sion and first Vicar Apostolic of Nova Scotia on July 4, 1817. He opened the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2K_the-welsford-parker-monument_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
EnglishThis monument was erected in 1860 in memory of Major A.F. Welsford and Captain W.B.C.A. Parker. These two Halifax men both perished during the Crimean War. In September of 1855 they participated in the assault on the Great Redan, part of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2J_old-burying-ground_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
This land was set aside as a common burial ground outside the stockade of the new fortified town of Halifax First grave dug June 21, 1749 Granted to St. Paul Church June 17, 1793 Closed to burials August 18, 1844 Welsford-Parker Monument dedicated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2H_the-tall-ships-parade-2000_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
English For five days beginning on July 20, 2000, Halifax harbour and waterfront was like no other place - wet or dry - on earth. The city was the sole Canadian host of the largest gathering ever of the world Tall Ships - majestic world-class sym…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H21_pierre-maillard_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Pierre Maillard who served as missionary to the Micmac Indians in this country for over thirty years, who succeeded in reconciling the Micmac to British rule, who celebrated the first mass and opened the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H20_st-mary-basilica_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
English St. Mary holds a central position in the history of Roman Catholicism in Nova Scotia. Begun in 1820, the church demonstrated the enhanced ecclesiastical status of the province, which acquired its own Bishop in 1818, and witnessed enormous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H1Y_glebe-house-campus_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
On this site in 1802 was erected the school building which became the forerunner of Saint Mary University. Edmund Burke, newly appointed as Roman Catholic Vicar General in Nova Scotia, had the two-storey structure built in the hope of extending …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H0F_black-binney-house_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
English Built about 1819 by John Black, successful merchant and Executive Councillor (1813-23), this house is a notable example of the finest Halifax residences of its day - the first important era of stone construction in the town. James Boyle En…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H07_charles-morris_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
Charles Morris was Nova Scotia Chief Surveyor and one of he first residents of Halifax. In 1750, on order from the founder of Halifax, Edward Cornwallis, Morris began surveying the entire peninsula, laying out new suburbs and 240 acres of "co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H06_ships-and-men-of-the-royal-canadian-navy_Halifax-Nova-Scotia.html
This memorial was erected by the Atlantic Chief and Petty Officies Association to commemorate the Ships and Men of the Royal Canadian Navy who failed to return through enemy action, stress of weather and accidents during The Battle of the Atlantic…
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