African Meeting House
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Boston
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00, closed Sunday
- Ticket Price
- Adults $5, students and seniors $3, includes museum
- Address
- 8 Smith Ct, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Coordinates
- 42.3600, -71.0655
Introduction
The African Meeting House, built in 1806, is the oldest surviving African-American church in the United States, known as the Black Faneuil Hall or the Independence Hall of African Americans. This historic building in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood was an important center for African-American equality and abolitionist movements, hosting the first African-American Convention in 1832. The building is now the core exhibit site of the Museum of African American History in Boston, showcasing the long history and cultural contributions of African Americans in Boston and the United States, and is a National Historic Landmark of African-American history.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of African Meeting House?
Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00, closed Sunday
How much is the admission for African Meeting House?
Adults $5, students and seniors $3, includes museum
Any practical tips for visiting African Meeting House?
Buy a joint museum ticket to visit multiple Black history sites The Beacon Hill Black Heritage Trail connects related sites
How long should I spend at African Meeting House?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
