Citadel Hill & Halifax’s Many Forgotten Forts

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Halifax is known as the capital of Canada’s ocean playground, but beneath the surface, this city is so much more. Today, Citadel Hill stands as a symbol of British control in the region. But the history of Halifax’s early settlement was far more tumultuous.
The 18th century brought territorial claims from the French and English, with the City’s official British settlement beginning in 1749. What began as a colonial town with five stockade blockhouses would, in 50 years, transform into a British defensive powerhouse. One that demonstrated strength and determination, but also revealed the reality, that Britain was not in total control of what would happen next. That they were worried…
Let’s explore this evolution and what it tells us about this city’s colonial history…
A very special - Thank you! - to the Halifax Military Heritage Preservation Society, whose phenomenal compilation of resources enabled our research on this subject. If you watched our video and want even more in-depth information on these forts, please explore: hmhps.ca/index.lasso
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SOURCES:
Groff, Meghan. (2018). How a French Spy’s Map Could Help Archaeologists Find Halifax’s Early Defences. halifax.citynews.ca/local-new...
Historic Places Days. Fort McNab National Historic Site. historicplacesdays.ca/places/...
Historic Places Days. Georges Island National Historic Site. historicplacesdays.ca/places/...
Historic Places Days. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. historicplacesdays.ca/places/...
Historic Places Days. Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site. historicplacesdays.ca/places/...
Historic Places Days. York Redoubt National Historic Site. historicplacesdays.ca/places/...
Halifax Military Heritage Preservation Society. hmhps.ca/index.lasso
McDonald, Michael. (2017). History of Halifax, a Mi’kmaw perspective. nsadvocate.org/2017/07/12/his...
Parks Canada MNS. The Halifax Defence Complex. historicplacesdays.ca/visitli...
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Tulloch, Tom. Defending the Halifax Naval Yard - Early Fortifications 1762-1815. hmhps.ca/pdf/Defending-the-Ha...
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Пікірлер: 27

@TheBennyFong 5 ай бұрын

I was born here, lived here, my whole life, and this presentation is really beautifully done.

@bluelobstertales 5 ай бұрын

Halifax really has such incredible history! Thanks for watching! :)

@ramiTML 28 күн бұрын

This video was so well done! The production and information presented was perfect. I’m amazed you don’t have 1+ million subscribers! Keep up the great work!

@bluelobstertales 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, ramiTML! We’re so happy you enjoyed the video! :)

@TheBasedCanadian 7 ай бұрын

I live downtown Halifax and I just love all of the history that surrounds me.

@bluelobstertales 7 ай бұрын

Halifax has such an amazing history… so fortunate to still have so much of it intact and accessible!

@DarrelMac1469 26 күн бұрын

I love that they filmed from the upper decks of the ferries

@bluelobstertales 26 күн бұрын

We certainly did, Darrel. Great views from the upper deck! :)

@Motorcycle_Mike 8 ай бұрын

Incredible production, I’m thoroughly impressed with the edit, content and well spoken host. How does this not have 1 million views?

@bluelobstertales 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike! We appreciate the view and comment, and are so happy you enjoyed the video!

@patriciarobinson5909 Жыл бұрын

Great work and very interesting! Have you thought about doing a piece on the 1917 Halifax explosion?

@bluelobstertales Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking out our video! We have definitely looked at that topic, it would be a fascinating subject to cover!

@daveholley2156 Жыл бұрын

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@bluelobstertales Жыл бұрын

We are so happy the algorithm brought you to us! And thank you so much for your really kind comments! We’re having such a blast working on these videos. Yes! We’ve definitely been considering some Age of Sail and pirate history down south to warm our chilly Canadian souls! :) thanks again!!

@Motorcycle_Mike 8 ай бұрын

Incredible production, I’m thoroughly impressed with the edit, content and well spoken host. How does this not have 1 million views?

@Steve-mz7np Ай бұрын

The cannon goes off at noon everyday and so does 100 car alarms.

@bluelobstertales Ай бұрын

History truly coming to life, Steve! :) Thanks for watching!

@randallnathan7248 Жыл бұрын

Who knew there were so many forts in Halifax all within a days worth of sightseeing.

@bluelobstertales Жыл бұрын

Halifax has many more forts than one might think… in fact, based on experience, it takes about 26,000 steps to see just these forts. :)

@cellobob2358 Жыл бұрын

That makes me want to visit Halifax!

@bluelobstertales Жыл бұрын

Yes, we’ve really enjoyed our time in Halifax. Great place to explore!

@larrygiesbrecht3428 Жыл бұрын

4:48 "The 5 original forts were left to decay" after 1755. Is it known by what year there would have been nothing left of the original 5 forts?

@bluelobstertales Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a great question! Apparently the 5 original forts were completely gone around the end of the Seven Years’ War, possibly by 1765. And if you’re interested in learning more, check out this website, it is a wealth of really trustworthy information! hmhps.ca Their article titled “Defending Halifax: The Early Fortifications” directly talks about this very subject! Thanks so much for your awesome question and watching our video! :)

@Very_Silly_Individual 9 ай бұрын

How do we know they lived there for thousands of years, and not someone else? 2:32

@denniskutchera1084 25 күн бұрын

How can a blockhouse be only 12 feet square, contain cannons and house 20 men? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpp2Y9Fj25ylip8.htmlsi=5rFvScXp8OVz1tzB&t=263

@bluelobstertales 25 күн бұрын

It seems unimaginable! But check this out - hmhps.ca/sites/peninsular-blockhouses#:~:text=Positioned%20on%20the%20highest%20ridges,the%20Peninsular%20Road%20connecting%20them.