Looking for an educational trip for you or your family. Why not visit the Boston African-American National Historic Site. When I was younger my family and I took a vacation to Boston and visited the site. It was a great learning experience and plus it's a way for children to learn more than what's found in the text books.
The historic site features a 1.6 mile trail that individuals or families can follow to visit 14 pre-Civil War history structures of a free Black community during the 19th century. Some of the places included are: the George Middleton House, Abiel Smith School, The African Meeting House*, The Philips School and Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment.
* Please Note: The African Meeting House is currently closed for major restoration.
To learn more about the tour please click here for the official site. Self-guided tours can be conducted at any time, Monday through Sunday. However if you would like a ranger guided tour they are conducted as follows:
Summer Season (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.; for groups of 5 people or more, please call 24 hours in advance for reservations. Group Size Limit: 30 people
Winter Season (Labor Day - Memorial Day): Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., by appointment only, and 2:00 p.m. tours are open to the public. Please call 24 hours in advance to schedule a tour. Group Size Limit: 30 people
Contact:
To reserve a spot for the tour please call 617-742-5415.
Price/Fee:
There are no fees associated with a visit to the Boston African-American National Historic Site. However, a donation may be given at the Visitor's Center for the Museum of African-American History or you can visit the website and make a donation.
The historic site features a 1.6 mile trail that individuals or families can follow to visit 14 pre-Civil War history structures of a free Black community during the 19th century. Some of the places included are: the George Middleton House, Abiel Smith School, The African Meeting House*, The Philips School and Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment.
* Please Note: The African Meeting House is currently closed for major restoration.
To learn more about the tour please click here for the official site. Self-guided tours can be conducted at any time, Monday through Sunday. However if you would like a ranger guided tour they are conducted as follows:
Summer Season (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.; for groups of 5 people or more, please call 24 hours in advance for reservations. Group Size Limit: 30 people
Winter Season (Labor Day - Memorial Day): Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., by appointment only, and 2:00 p.m. tours are open to the public. Please call 24 hours in advance to schedule a tour. Group Size Limit: 30 people
Contact:
To reserve a spot for the tour please call 617-742-5415.
Price/Fee:
There are no fees associated with a visit to the Boston African-American National Historic Site. However, a donation may be given at the Visitor's Center for the Museum of African-American History or you can visit the website and make a donation.
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