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Birchtown is in the province of Nova Scotia.
The community was founded by African-American Loyalists in 1783. The settlers encountered racism, poverty and poor soil conditions, and many left for Sierra Leone in 1791.
Historic sites and museums: Black Loyalists Heritage Site
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