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History
Why was the citadel built? Which wars was it used for and why was it used? What happened in and around it? Let's find out!
Halifax citidel history
Orignial Buliding
You may not believe it but the citadel started small, as only temporary fort with a flag and a guardhouse near the top of the hill. Built in 1794, when the town was founded, it sat near the top of the hill just east of the present citadel. It was designed as a defence strategy, keeping watch over Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Lunenburg and Lawrencetown making sure enemies stayed away with the other forts, Horsemans fort, Cornwallis fort, fort Lutrell and Grenadier fort.
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The 2nd fort
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Fort George
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Current citadel
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Who Were The First?
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In 1752 the Mi'kmaq people were the first to arrive in the Halifax citadel. every year the Mi'kmaq people from around Nova Scotia would host a treaty day a Celebration commemorating of the 1752 Treaty. Including many public events.
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