Boston African American National Historic Site
21 Second Avenue, Boston African American National Historical Site
Charlestown, MA
Type
Park
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Landmarks
About this place
Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 1800s Boston led the city and the nation in the fight against slavery and injustice. These remarkable men and women, together with their allies, were leaders in the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle for equal rights and education.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Boston African American National Historic Site
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Boston African American National Historic Site rangers offer tours of the Black Heritage Trail seasonally. Please check the park calendar for available tours and programs.
Museum of African American History
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The Museum of African American History is a partner of Boston African American National Historic Site. They operate the Abiel Smith School and the African Meeting House in conjunction with the National Park Service.
Directions
Site administrative offices are located at Faneuil Hall and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Seasonal ranger programs begin at either the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, or at the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy Street on Beacon Hill.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
Boston African American National Historic Site is located in downtown Boston which can see extreme cold in the winter months, as well as extreme heat and humidity throughout the summer months. Walking tours may be cancelled during severe heat and/or weather events.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service
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