Boston African American National Historic Site

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• Designation Date: 10/10/1980

• 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.

Contact

Boston African American National Historic Site

6174296760

boaf_mail@nps.gov

21 Second Avenue Boston African American National Historical Site Charlestown, MA 02129 US

Links

• Official NPS Page
• The African Meeting House (Credit: NPS Photo / M. Bozio)

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