This is the home of education activist, abolitionist, and historian William Cooper Nell.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 1800s Boston led the city and the nation in the fight against slavery and injustice. These remarkable men and women, together with their allies, were leaders in the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle for equal rights and education.
Location
21 Second Avenue
Boston African American National Historical Site
Charlestown, MA 02129
Hours
wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
mondayClosed
thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits
Directions
Site administrative offices are located at Faneuil Hall and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Seasonal ranger programs begin at either the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, or at the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy Street on Beacon Hill.
Get directions →Weather
Boston African American National Historic Site is located in downtown Boston which can see extreme cold in the winter months, as well as extreme heat and humidity throughout the summer months. Walking tours may be cancelled during severe heat and/or weather events.