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Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the free African American community of 19th century Boston led the city and the nation in the fight against slavery and injustice. These remarkable men and women, together with their white allies, were leaders in Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle equal rights and education. more...
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Information on the African Meeting House
Visit the newly restored African Meeting House, the crown jewel of the Black Heritage Trail and Museum of African American History's collection of historic sites. Built in 1806, the African Meeting House is the oldest extant African American church building in the nation.. For over more than two hundred years, the African Meeting House has served the diverse communities in the city, as a church, school, and vital meeting place for Boston's African American community in the 1800s, and as a synagogue for the Jewish community during the twentieth century. Acquired by the Museum of African American History in 1972, the newly restored African Meeting House is now open once again for historic talks and tours.
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“Men of Color to Arms!" The Story of the 54th Regiment
February 9th, 2012 at 6 p.m. (Refreshments at 5:30)
Carney Hospital
Riseman Lecture Hall
2100 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
Join us for this unique look at the 54th Regiment, the first northern black regiment to fight in the Civil War. Through their bravery and heroism in battle, the 54th paved the way for more than 180,000 African Americans to serve in the Union Army, helping to secure victory and the end of slavery in the United States.
This presentation will be jointly led by:
Sgt. Emmett Bell-Sykes, President, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A
Lt. Col. David Hencke, Executive Officer, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
Ryan McNabb, Acting Site Manager, Boston African American National Historic Site
This presentation is sponsored by Boston African American National Historic Site, Laboure College, and Carney Hospital.
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Black Heritage Trail Tour Information
Beginning Tuesday September 6th, 2011, Boston African American National Historic Site will be offering FREE public Ranger guided tours of the Black Heritage Trail® Monday through Saturday at 2 p.m.
Morning tours (10 a.m. and 12 noon) are available for groups by appointment only, with 24 hour advanced notice, subject to availability.
Meet your National Park Service Ranger at the Robert Gould Shaw/54th Regiment Memorial on Beacon Street, across from the Massachusetts State House.
This fascinating tour winds its way through historic Beacon Hill illuminating the rich history of the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, and the early struggles for freedom and equality for all.
The Museum of African-American History's Abiel Smith School Gallery, located at 46 Joy Street, is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Ranger led historic talks are available throughout the day. Entrance fees apply.
For larger groups, please call ahead for reservations at (617) 742-5415.
Days and hours of operations and tours are subject to change.
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Join Our Social Networks
Boston African American National Historic Site is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter and Facebook. This is an attempt to help you connect with Boston African American National Historic Site, and to meet you wherever you are in the world.
- Visit our Fan Page on Facebook and click the "Like" button at the top of our page to receive updates on your Facebook wall.
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19th Century Abolitionists
The Boston African American National Historic Site contains buildings and sites connected to scores of men and women who fought for the abolition of slavery. Abolitionist activism took many forms: political speeches, court cases, newspaper and pamphlet publications, open militancy and defiance of federal laws, etc. Abolitionists such as Maria Stewart, Wendell Phillips, Frederick Douglass, and others spoke against slavery at the African Meeting House and at the Charles Street Meeting House. Lewis Hayden sheltered and protected hundreds of self-emancipated slaves at his boarding house on Phillips Street, as did other community leaders including the Rev. Leonard Grimes, William C. Nell,James Scott, and Susan Hillard. John J.Smith, Lewis Hayden, John Coburn, and a dozen other men helped rescue Shadrach Minkins from federal custody in 1851.
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Write to
14 Beacon Street
Suite 401
Boston, MA 02108
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(617) 742-5415
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Climate
Temperatures range from extremely warm, humid summer days to blistering cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable seasonal clothing and walking shoes. Boston African American National Historic Site is located on Beacon Hill, which is very steep at places. Public restrooms are located in the Museum of African American History (Abiel Smith School). We suggest you bring bottled water while walking the Black Heritage Trail.
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In 1783, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to officially abolish slavery, after two slaves, Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman and Qwok Walker, successfully sued in separate cases for their freedom.
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