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Boston, Massachusetts
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In 1829, William Lloyd Garrison delivered his first public anti-slavery speech at Park Street Church, marking a significant moment in the abolitionist movement.
The hymn 'America' (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) was first sung publicly at Park Street Church on July 4, 1831.
Designed by Peter Banner, the church is an example of Federal-style architecture and was completed in 1810.
Upon its completion in 1810, the church's 217-foot steeple made it the tallest building in the United States at the time.
This historic church is one of the 16 official sites on Boston's Freedom Trail, a path that highlights significant locations in American history.
Throughout the 19th century, the church was a platform for social reform, including temperance and women's suffrage movements.
