Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum gets historic renovations

CENTREVILLE – Investing in Canada’s cultural infrastructure improves access for all Canadians to arts and culture, contributes to the economy, and provides essential opportunities for artists and performers.

Kody Blois, Member of Parliament (Kings–Hants), announced a contribution of $220,000 from the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program to the “150th Anniversary of Charles Macdonald – Concrete House Restoration” project. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and was joined at the announcement by the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board.

This funding will facilitate extensive interior and exterior renovations, accessibility enhancements, and the expansion of cultural programming. Once the project is complete, the Museum will be fully equipped to safely showcase its collection, operate at full capacity, and attract a wider audience of both the general public and artists.

To enrich the visitor experience, the project includes the creation of ten educational signs—five indoors and five outdoors—in English, French, and Mi’kmaq. These signs will share the history of the Museum, Charles Macdonald’s contributions to the community, and the perspectives and contributions of local Indigenous, Acadian, and Black Loyalist communities. Exploring historic sites like this one helps us grasp how the innovators and artists of our past have influenced our present and will guide our future, ensuring the protection of our cultural heritage for generations to come.