Boston African American National Historic Site

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Boston African American National Historic Site

Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, the site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th century African-American community, including: the African Meeting House, the oldest standing African-American church in the United States. The sites are linked by the 1.6 mile (2.5 km) Black Heritage Trail*. Augustus Saint-Gaudens', memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the African-American Massachusetts 54th Regiment, stands on the trail.

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In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons Note: The African Meeting House is currently closed for major restoration. Please call 617-742-5415 for updates on the building's reopening. The Abiel Smith School and the African...read more

At A Glance Contact Information By Mail Boston African American National Historic Site 14 Beacon Street Suite 401 Boston, MA 02108 By Phone Headquarters (617) 742-5415 By Fax (617) 720-0848 By...read more

Walking & Hiking 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 Commons...read more

Things To Do Things To Do   Black Heritage Trail - The Black Heritage Trail explores the history of the 19th century free Black community of Boston. The trail consists of 14 sites and...read more

Sights to See Abiel Smith School The Abiel Smith School, located at 46 Joy Street, was constructed between 1834 and 1835. It was built by the City of Boston to house the African...read more

Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 Centennial Vision In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their...read more