NationTalk: A new multi-use facility in Trenton will house the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame and serve as an events and meeting space for the community.
The Province is investing almost $1.5 million in the project, which will also support development of new exhibits highlighting the accomplishments of African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaw athletes from Pictou County.
“This new facility will help more young athletes take pride in, and inspiration from, the heroes who have come before,” said Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “There are already plenty of reasons for tourists and visitors to come to Pictou County, and today, I am proud to say we are giving them one more.”
In addition to the museum, the facility will include a community room, a kitchenette and technology that will provide the community with a central place to do business.
Quotes:
Pictou County has produced more outstanding athletes per capita than any other area of Nova Scotia. Today’s funding announcement for the future Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame will ensure that proud history, and the accomplishments of African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq and First Nations athletes, will be preserved for years to come. The Hall of Fame will be an inclusive space and truly representative of the population of Pictou County. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
As the founding town for the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame, we are excited to bring the museum back home to Trenton with a permanent building to feature our sports history and community pride. This new location on Main Street will be highly visible for public access and offer ample room to grow their collection. We are grateful to know the sports memorabilia and rich history will be available for generations to come. Donald Hussher, Mayor, Town of Trenton
The Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame is a regional asset that brings attention to our sports accolades. Volunteers have proudly maintained the museum as an authentic community showcase of athletes, builders, coaches and team sports. Our board of directors is extremely excited to begin the work to build the new hall of fame home, and we appreciate the support from all levels of government and the community that continues to support our work. Ken Langille, Chair, Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame Society
Quick Facts:
- the land for the new facility has been donated by the Town of Trenton
- the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame opened in 1989 and currently holds about 3,500 artifacts
- the Government of Canada is investing $2,225,400 in the project
Additional Resources:
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs:https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future