The Fort Sackville Foundation

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

Fort Sackville Foundation Executive (2025–2026)

Table Officers

• Chair – Debbie Miller
• Vice-Chair – [currently unfilled]
• Secretary – Carolyn Crowell
• Treasurer – Lynn Loder

Committee Chairs/Coordinators

• Archives – Carolyn Harvie
• Communication – Sandi Corbin [acting]
• Curator of Exhibits – Francene Cosman
• Grounds – Martyn Forshaw
• House – Graham Lindsay
• Information Technology – Graham Lindsay [acting]
• Reading, Research and Resources – Ann MacVicar
• Student Supervisor – [currently vacant]
• Summer Program 2026 – Sandi Corbin [acting]
• Tea Room – Ann MacVicar [acting]
• Webmaster – Graham Lindsay [acting]

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