Boston African American National Historic Site MA
Lat, Long: 42.35908295, -71.06764181
Designation: National Historic Site
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.
Weather:
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.
Directions:
Site administrative offices are located at 15 State Street. However, 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.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
15 State Street
Boston, US, 02109
Phone: 6174296760
Email: boaf_mail@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
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![The entrance door into a red brick townhouse on Beacon Hill](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcommon%2Fuploads%2Fstructured_data%2F3C791807-1DD8-B71B-0B5F48E02243E9C0.jpg&w=640&q=100)