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Boston African American National Historic Site

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OutdoorFree entryPopular
View from the pulpit at the African Meeting House, which has rows of benches and an upper gallery
NPS Photo / M. Bozio

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.

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Published schedule
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.
Cost
Free entry

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

Where

Boston African American National Historic Site · 21 Second Avenue · Charlestown · MA

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