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Boston African American National Historic SiteClose up of Robert Gould Shaw Memorial
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Boston African American National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Where does the Black Heritage Trail Tour begin?

The Black Heritage Trail Tour begins at the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. The memorial sits immediately atop the Boston Common on Beacon Street, directly across from the Massachusetts State House.

 

How long is a Black Heritage Trail Tour?

The Black Heritage Trail Tour is roughly 1.6 miles. A Park Ranger guided tour is approximately 1.5 hours. The tour is entirely outside, with free entrance inside the last stop,the Abiel Smith School.
A view of the rigging of Friendship, looking up through the spiderweb of lines attached to the horizontal yards and vertical masts.  

Did You Know?
Over 17 miles of line makes up the rigging of the tall ship Friendship at Salem Maritime. That's about the distance from Salem to Boston!
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Last Updated: November 06, 2009 at 09:54 EST