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Museum of African American History

History Museum and Historic and Protected Site

Beacon Hill, Boston

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"oldest black church building in the United States."(2 Tips)
"Take the tour of the old African Meeting House."(2 Tips)

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HISTORYMay 10, 2012
Built 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.
William HosleyJanuary 19, 2014
A remarkable, lesser known Boston treasure. Great stories - extraordinary historic building
Social News NetworkSeptember 30, 2013
Take 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.
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016
These two buildings contain the first school for blacks & their first church in the US. Was also where the American anti-slavery society was founded.
BETJanuary 31, 2013
This is now the oldest Black church edifice still standing in the US! Check out other amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
BU TodayJune 11, 2012
The Museum of African American History commemorates the men and women who fought for the abolition of slavery, while establishing schools, churches, and businesses on the hill. Read more
Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013
Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!
HISTORYMarch 31, 2010
Built 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.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 24, 2011
Home 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
The GrioJanuary 26, 2011
The 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, 2012
There 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, 2010
Check out the third floor in the atrium, there are hidden clues on the ceiling...
Keisha Walker-MathewApril 4, 2012
Mariah Stewart- first AA woman to speak in public on AA & women's rights

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