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Boston was a major hub for the abolitionist movement in the 19th century, with figures like Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison leading the charge from this city.
The Emancipation Memorial, located in Park Square, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and features a statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave.
Every year, Boston celebrates Emancipation Day on January 1st, marking the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation's signing in 1863.
The African Meeting House, built in 1806, is the oldest surviving black church building in the United States and played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement.
This site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures that highlight the history of Boston's 19th-century African American community and their fight for freedom.
The Black Heritage Trail is a 1.6-mile walking tour that explores the history of Boston's African American community, including stops at significant abolitionist sites.
Formed in 1841, the Boston Vigilance Committee was instrumental in helping fugitive slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Beacon Hill was home to a thriving African American community in the 19th century and was a center for abolitionist activity.
