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Museum of Afro American History Description
The Museum of Afro-American History operates the African Meeting House and the Abiel Smith School. Both locations are historically significant and are located in what once was the heart of Boston's 19th-century African American community.

The African Meeting House is the oldest church in the U.S. built by and for Black Americans. Constructed in 1806, it served as a church and school as well as political organization. It has been restored to its 1854 appearance.

The Abiel Smith School was built in 1834 as the first public grammar school in the country for African American children. Restoration of the school was completed in February 2000.

Displays at both locations include artifacts, films, art and sculpture
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Hobbies & Activities category: Black heritage site;  National park
Address
Museum of Afro American History Administrative Office
14 Beacon Street, Suite 719
Boston, MA 02108
United States
Phone 1 (617) 725-0022
Fax 1 (617) 720-5225
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
FREE
Tips
Donations encouraged.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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