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Museum of African American History
History Museum and Historic and Protected Site
Beacon Hill, Boston
"oldest black church building in the United States."(2 Tips)
"now the oldest Black church edifice still standing in the US!"(2 Tips)
"Take the tour of the old African Meeting House."(2 Tips)
"businesses on the hill."(2 Tips)
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- Social News NetworkSeptember 30, 2013Take the tour of the old African Meeting House. Stifling in the summer, but worth it to visit the place where abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison spoke.
William HosleyJanuary 19, 2014A remarkable, lesser known Boston treasure. Great stories - extraordinary historic building
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016These two buildings contain the first school for blacks & their first church in the US. Was also where the American anti-slavery society was founded.- HISTORYMay 10, 2012Built in 1806 when Beacon Hill was the heart of Boston's African American community, this is the oldest black church building in the United States.
- BETJanuary 31, 2013This is now the oldest Black church edifice still standing in the US! Check out other amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 24, 2011Home of 1.6 mile Black Heritage Trail connecting 14 sites across Boston & celebrating pursuit of freedom by blacks in America. Site was 1st public school for black children. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more
- HISTORYMarch 31, 2010Built in 1806 the museum was once the heart of Boston's 19th century African American community, & the site of Frederick Douglass's 1860 speech. Today it's a showcase of black community organization.
Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!
The GrioJanuary 26, 2011The African Meeting House was built in 1806 and is now the oldest black church edifice still standing in the United States. It is now the Museum of African-American History.
Keisha Walker-MathewApril 4, 2012There was a law by the govt called the fugitive slave law. This allowed slave catchers to kidnap Africans, free and/or runaways.
Josh WonnkavitchMarch 3, 2010Check out the third floor in the atrium, there are hidden clues on the ceiling...- Keisha Walker-MathewApril 4, 2012Mariah Stewart- first AA woman to speak in public on AA & women's rights
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Museum of African American History
46 Joy St (Smith Court)
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Boston Campus
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
(617) 725-0022
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