View from the pulpit at the African Meeting House, which has rows of benches and an upper gallery — Many notable Black and White leaders spoke at the African Meeting House, including Maria Stewart, Frederick Douglass, and William Lloyd Garrison. NPS Photo / M. Bozio

Boston African American National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Massachusetts · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 6174296760
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: African American Heritage · Enslavement · LGB American Heritage · Military · US Army · Monuments and Memorials · Religion and Spirituality · Churches · Social Movements · Abolition Movement · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War · Climate Change

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits