Museum of African American History
Connect with powerful stories of Black community, activism, and freedom from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Your Guide to Exploring Boston During BTA's 5ᵗʰ Birthday Bash
With 52% of Bostonians identifying as people of color—including 22% Black—Boston’s rich diversity is reflected in every neighborhood, flavor, and experience the city has to offer. Black culture, heritage, and history aren’t just part of Boston—they’re essential to it. You can’t experience the real Boston without feeling the impact of its Black communities.
From exploring New England’s Black history to celebrating at vibrant cultural events, Boston invites you to connect, learn, and celebrate. Don’t miss the highly anticipated Boston While Black Family Reunion on Saturday, ending with a midnight toast at High Street Food Hall. Wrap up the weekend with a world-class brunch at Grace by Nia, a chic, Black woman-owned restaurant blending soul and style. Come immerse yourself in the true Boston experience!
Black Heritage Trail
This walking tour explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community.
- Boston Common
- Recurring daily
Visit the Embrace monument near the Boston Common Visitor Center. The abstract bronze sculpture is based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and celebrates their history in Boston. The Kings met and fell in love here in the 1950s…
- Cambridge
- Recurring daily
This tour provides an opportunity to visit and interact with the spaces that influential Black women in Cambridge inhabited during the 19th century. These historical figures include Harriet Jacobs, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Alberta V. Scott, Pauline Hopkins, Maria Baldwin, Mary…
- American Ancestors
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Curious about your family roots? The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors offers an interactive journey designed to spark reflection about your family's history and identity. Through a blend of hands-on activities and multimedia elements, you will be encouraged to…
Experience Boston's Jazz Scene
Your guide to Boston's vibrant jazz scene: discover the best live jazz music venues and upcoming events.
Find Black-Owned Restaurants
Experience Black-owned restaurants in the Boston area.
Experience Boston’s vibrant Black culture through our food, shops, stories, and neighborhoods.
