National Historic Site

Boston African American National Historic Site

Boston African American National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

View from the pulpit at the African Meeting House, which has rows of benches and an upper gallery
The African Meeting House · Photo: NPS Photo / M. Bozio (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

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Activities the NPS lists for Boston African American.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Boston African American National Historic Site rangers offer tours of the Black Heritage Trail seasonally. Please check the park calendar for available tours and programs.

Boston African American National Historic Site
DayHours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
6174296760
Email
[email protected]
Address
21 Second Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129
Coordinates
42.3591, -71.0676· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Faneuil Hall Visitor CenterDaily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM6174296760Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/boaf/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.