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Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MA
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.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Black Heritage Trail Tour
Sep 2, 2026 · This tour begins at the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and Robert Gould Shaw Monument and ends at the Museum of African American History
Indigo Dye Workshop
Sep 2, 2026 · 46 Joy Street Boston, MA 02114
A Little History
Sep 6, 2026 · 46 Joy Street Boston, MA 02114
Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents with Valerie Fridland
Sep 9, 2026
Hip Hop Breaking with Haus of Glitter
Sep 13, 2026
Things to Do
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site by learning about the sites along the Black Heritage Trail Trail® here in Boston.
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park!
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park by learning about the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston.
Explore Boston with a Free Audio Tour
Explore Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, and Charlestown with a self-guided audio tour!
Explore the Black Heritage Trail®
Take a self-guided tour of the Black Heritage Trail® and learn about the contributions of Boston's Black Community in Beacon Hill.
History at Sunset Walking Tours
Join a Park Ranger for a special guided tour exploring Boston's rich history as a city of revolutions.
Join a Historic Town Meeting at Faneuil Hall
Join National Parks of Boston Rangers as we recreate historic town meetings.
Museum of African American History: Explore the Rich History of the 19th-Century Black Community on Beacon Hill
At the Museum of African American History visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of Beacon Hill's 19th century Black community by exploring this museum's historic buildings and the stories held within.
National Parks of Boston: Find Your Park Anywhere
Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston.
Visit Historic Faneuil Hall
Visit the Historic Cradle of Liberty's marketplace, Visitor Center, Great Hall, and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
Walk the Black Heritage Trail®
Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston on a Black Heritage Trail® Tour to learn about the Black community of Beacon Hill that thrived before, during, and after the American Civil War.
Watch "Fighting for Freedom: Lewis Hayden and the Underground Railroad"
Watch a film that follows the story of Lewis Hayden and his family as they seek freedom on the Underground Railroad and become activists living in Boston, Massachusetts.
Visitor Centers
- Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.