The Fort Sackville Foundation
The Fort Sackville Foundation (FSF) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization
The FSF is a Registered Canadian Charity – No. 885410548RR0001, and a Nova Scotia non-profit society – NS Joint Stock number 1857945 [ June 16, 1988 Societies Act (chapter 286 RSNS 1967)].
The Foundation also manages Scott Manor House, which it leases from the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Our Mission
To collect, protect, preserve, and promote the history and cultural heritage of Bedford.
Our Mandate
- Collecting, preserving and interpreting photos, artifacts and stories of historical significance to Bedford
- Researching the peoples, places, organizations and events, and the built and natural environment of Bedford
- Cultivating and promoting an understanding of the heritage of Bedford, by production of monographs, exhibits, public programs, and other activities
- Maintaining and promoting Scott Manor House and the site of Fort Sackville
- Advocating for heritage preservation
Fort Sackville Foundation Board of Directors
- Francene Cosman
- Roslyn Duffus
- Carolyn Harvie
- Ann MacVicar
- Geoff Regan
- Sandi Corbin
- Carolyn Crowell
- Lynn Loder
- Debbie Miller
- Judy White
Fort Sackville Foundation Executive (2024–2025)
- Chair – Debbie Miller
- Vice-Chair – [currently unfilled]
- Secretary – Carolyn Crowell
- Treasurer – Lynn Loder
Committee Chairs/Coordinators (2024–2025)
- Archives – Carolyn Harvie
- Communication – Claire Richardson
- Curator of Exhibits – Francene Cosman
- Grounds – Steve Corbin
- House – Graham Lindsay
- Program – Sandi Corbin
- Reading, Research and Resources – Ann MacVicar and Sandi Corbin
- Tea Room – Ann MacVicar [acting]
- Information Technology – Graham Lindsay
- Webmaster – Graham Lindsay
- Photos – Ken Dodsworth
Volunteer and Join Us
If you are interested in joining the Fort Sackville Foundation or volunteering to work on one or more of the committees,
call (902) 832-2336, or send an email to [email protected]
Our Policies and Manuals – see how we do business
