The County of Annapolis, in cooperation Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE), celebrated the County of Annapolis unveiling of the interpretive sign in commemoration of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil (1702-1765), on Wednesday August 14^th, 4-5 pm, at Hebb’s Landing Park and Boat Launch (7464 Hwy 1, Upper Granville, NS).

Over 250 people from far and wide – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Louisiana (USA) - gathered at Hebb’s Landing Park and Boat Launch to recognize this momentous occasion.

“I am very proud to be here today on behalf of municipal council to unveil an interpretive sign in recognition and commemoration of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil, designated as a person of national historic significance by the Government of Canada,” said Warden Alex Morrison. “It is a suiting and wonderful way to celebrate the Acadian World Congress and Acadian Heritage month – significant events in the history of Annapolis County.”

Born in Port-Royal (now Upper Granville) in 1702, the legendary Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil holds an important place in the collective memory of Acadian communities in both Louisiana and the Maritime provinces. During the mid-18th century, he became a leader of the Acadian resistance.

In 2023, Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil was designated as a person of national historic significance by the Government of Canada.

This is the first designation made in an Annapolis County, municipally-owned park.

The celebration will continue at a second event hosted by the Municipality of the County of Annapolis in cooperation with the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE) - the unveiling of an interpretive sign dedicated to the Village des Gaudet (17^th and 18^th centuries). This will commemorate the village situated on the Rivière du Dauphin (Annapolis River) where Bridgetown is today. This event takes place on August 28th, 2pm, at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park (228 Granville St., Bridgetown, NS).

These events are being done in recognition of the Acadian World Congress 2024 and Acadian Heritage Month.