Boston - Museum of Afro American History

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 related to the black experience in Boston and New England.