The Museum of Afro American History began its first exhibitions and public gatherings in 1963. The not-for-profit history institution is dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African American's during the colonial period in New England. The museum is nationally and internationally known for the African Meeting House on Beacon Hill (a National Historic Landmark), Abeil Smith School on Beacon Hill (the first publicly funded grammar school in the country for African American children), and the Black Heritage Trail (a 1.6 mile walking tour encompassing the largest collection of historic sites in the country relating to the life of a free African American community prior to the Civil War. The Museum of Afro American History also offers a variety of educational workshops, youth camps, special events, and unique partnerships.
Location:
14 Beacon St Suite 719, Boston Massachusetts 02108
Telephone
617-725-0022 Fax 617-720-5225
Other History nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Hall
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(North Salem) America's Stonehenge
(Salem) America's Stonehenge
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02/21 Coming to The Boston area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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