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The Black Heritage Trail is a 1.6-mile walking tour that explores the history of Boston’s 19th century African American community who primarily lived on the north slope of…
- 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…
- Museum of African American History
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Black Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence is now open! What do you do when a country cries out for liberty—but won’t offer it to you? In the shadowed alleys and crowded docks of Revolutionary-era Boston, Black men and women—enslaved…
- Boston Common
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday
Explore hidden history on Beacon Hill's Black Heritage Trail, learning stories from America's "Second Revolution" prior to the U.S. Civil War. Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path…
- Cambridge
- Recurring daily
Biographies of 23 Trailblazers have been published as bookmarks and distributed to all Cambridge public school libraries and to all Cambridge Public Library branches. This project offers young readers free bookmarks featuring images on the front and biographies on the back. The…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring daily
Artist LaRissa Rogers will participate in public events surrounding her work Going to Ground , which responds to the history of Zipporah Potter Atkins, the first Black woman to own land in Boston. The work is situated on Potter Atkins' homesite in what is now the North End area…
- American Ancestors
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies…
- Boston and Salem Walking Tours
Salem's rich history includes the infamous 1692 Witchcraft Trials, its significance during the American Revolution and what was once the number one seaport per capita in the USA. But few are aware of the incredible contributions of Blacks and African-Americans in our city. Four…
- Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Boston Common
Join Hub Town Tours on Juneteenth for an Underground Railroad tour of Beacon Hill! We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites…
- Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Boston Common
Join Hub Town Tours for a special Veterans Day tour, commemorating the historic contributions of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. The first Black regiment from the North enlisted troops from Boston and around the state, and was led by Col. Robert Gould Shaw, son of local…
Black-Owned Restaurants
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- 60 Seaport Blvd #325
The alluring, modern-day supper club puts a new twist on the timeless charm and the decadent aesthetic of supper clubs from a bygone era. Flaunting whimsically chic decor, a soul-infused menu, an intimate stage for live music and creative entertainment, and an enchanting cocktail…
- 81 Fairmount Avenue
- (617) 910-9704
Park 54 is inspired by the life and service of the men who served in the 54th Regiment - a volunteer infantry comprised of free Black American male soldiers. The mission is to continue the legacy the 54th Regiment fought for by offering great food, innovative libations…
- 782 Tremont Street
- (617) 936-3490
MIDA is a South End Restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional food and culture, using fresh seasonal ingredients.
- 65 Lewis Street
- (617) 998-1224
MIDA East Boston is inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional food and culture, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We would love to be a part of your event or special occasion and would be more than happy to allocate a…
- 1391 Boylston Street
- (617) 865-9900
MIDA - Fenway, by Chef Douglas Williams, is now open. The restaurant features a contemporary yet comfortable aesthetic that lends itself to any occasion, from a perfect date night to a quick lunch or large private events. Vaulted ceilings, sprawling windows, a gorgeous lighting…
- 261 Walnut Street
- (617) 546-8010
Italian inspired neighborhood restaurant by Chef Douglas Williams.
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Boston is rich with Black culture, heritage and history and it shows in our restaurants, boutiques and bookstores.