Black Heritage Trail Tour

Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston to explore the rich history of the Black community in 1800s Beacon Hill.

The Black Heritage Trail^® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, this community struggled and organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad.

This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. It begins across the street from the Massachusetts 54^th Regiment Memorial in front of the Massachusetts State House and ends at the Museum of African American History, covering about 1.4 miles.

Tours are offered during the summer season. From May 31 - October 29, 2023, these tours will be offered Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.* Registration will be required; please check back for an EventBrite link. 

*In case of weather, Rangers will offer a virtual presentation in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

For a self-guided audio tour, see either The Virtual Black Heritage Trail or download the NPS App.