NPS Photo/M. Bozio Welcome to Boston African American National Historic SiteJoin us for a walk along the Black Heritage Trail®, which explores the history of Boston's Black community in the 1800s. Learn about the Underground Railroad, the abolition movement, and the early struggles for civil rights. 
NPS Photo/M. Bozio Black Heritage Trail®The Black Heritage Trail® is an approximately 1.5 mile long trail linking sites that explore the trials of the free black community which inhabited the North Slope of Beacon Hill from the late 1700s through the 1800s. Self guided tours can be taken anytime or join us for a ranger guided tour in the summer and fall.
For information on programs offered by the National Parks of Boston, please visit our calendar. 
Museum of African American History46 Joy Street, Boston, MA The Museum of African American History, located in the former Abiel Smith School, allows visitors to further enrich their understanding of Boston's Black History. We work in partnership with the museum to provide historic talks and programs in the African Meeting House year-round.  Today: Loading...Loading... All operating hours and seasons.
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There is no fee to explore the Black Heritage Trail®.
In-person ranger-led tours are available for the summer season. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 summer tour offerings. For a self-guided Black Heritage Trail® Tour, download the 
The trail has varied levels of accessibility, with narrow sidewalks and no curb-cutouts in some areas. Visitors are advised to proceed with caution over uneven sidewalks and to take caution when crossing streets.
Please visit the Museum website for updated ticket prices and reservation.
The African Meeting House is accessible via a ramp and elevator. The Abiel Smith School is currently inaccessible.
For information on scheduling a time visit to the Museum of African American History sites, please visit their Last updated: February 4, 2025