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- Social News NetworkSeptembre 30, 2013Take 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.
- William HosleyJanvier 19, 2014A remarkable, lesser known Boston treasure. Great stories - extraordinary historic building
- Carl GriffinJanvier 8, 2016These two buildings contain the first school for blacks & their first church in the US. Was also where the American anti-slavery society was founded.
- HISTORYMai 10, 2012Built 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.
- BETJanvier 31, 2013This is now the oldest Black church edifice still standing in the US! Check out other amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
- IWalked Audio ToursSeptembre 24, 2011Home 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> En savoir plus
- BU TodayJuin 11, 2012The 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. En savoir plus
- HISTORYMars 31, 2010Built 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.
- Social News NetworkDécembre 2, 2013Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!
- The GrioJanvier 26, 2011The 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-MathewAvril 4, 2012There was a law by the govt called the fugitive slave law. This allowed slave catchers to kidnap Africans, free and/or runaways.
- Josh WonnkavitchMars 3, 2010Check out the third floor in the atrium, there are hidden clues on the ceiling...
- Keisha Walker-MathewAvril 4, 2012Mariah Stewart- first AA woman to speak in public on AA & women's rights