Boston African American National Historic Site
The Boston African American National Historic Site, in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts's Beacon Hill neighborhood, interprets 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th-century African-American community, connected by the Black Heritage Trail. These include the 1806 African Meeting House, the oldest standing black church in the United States.
| Boston African American National Historic Site | |
|---|---|
The African Meeting House in Boston, built by African Americans in 1806 | |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nearest city | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°21′36″N 71°03′53″W |
| Area | 0.18 acres (0.073 ha) |
| Established | October 10, 1980 |
| Visitors | 327,921 (in 2011) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Boston African American National Historic Site |
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