§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Site administrative offices are located at Faneuil Hall and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Seasonal ranger programs begin at either the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, or at the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy Street on Beacon Hill.
Weather Notes
Boston African American National Historic Site is located in downtown Boston which can see extreme cold in the winter months, as well as extreme heat and humidity throughout the summer months. Walking tours may be cancelled during severe heat and/or weather events.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
84°F
Sunny
12 to 15 mph W
Sat
82°F
Sunny
12 to 15 mph W
Sun
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 7 mph NW
Mon
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 12 mph S
Tue
83°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 mph W
Wed
86°F
Sunny
3 to 8 mph NE
Thu
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 9 mph S
