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
- Carolyn Crowell
- Roslyn Duffus
- Carolyn Harvie
- Lynn Loder
- Ann MacVicar
- Debbie Miller
- Geoff Regan
Fort Sackville Foundation Executive (2025–2026)
- Chair – Debbie Miller
- Vice-Chair – [currently unfilled]
- Secretary – Carolyn Crowell
- Treasurer – Lynn Loder
Committee Chairs/Coordinators (2025–2026)
- Archives – Carolyn Harvie
- Communication – [currently unfilled]
- Curator of Exhibits – Francene Cosman
- Grounds – Martyn Forshaw
- House – Graham Lindsay
- Program – [currently unfilled]
- Reading, Research and Resources – Ann MacVicar
- Tea Room – Ann MacVicar [acting]
- Information Technology – Graham Lindsay [acting]
- Webmaster – Graham Lindsay [acting]
- Photos – [currently unfilled]
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 scott.manor@ns.sympatico.ca
Our Policies and Manuals – see how we do business
