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- English
Discover the stark, hidden contrasts of Boston's most famous neighborhood. On this immersive journey, you will cross an invisible but profound historical border. We begin on the South Slope, amidst the pristine, gas-lit exclusivity of the Boston Brahmins—a world of immense wealth, quiet architecture, and abstract ideals. Then, we descend into the North Slope, where a vibrant, free Black community built their own institutions, armed themselves against slave catchers, and engineered the Underground Railroad. This is not just a tour about architecture; it is a story of hypocrisy, radical resistance, and the true cost of freedom.
A 1.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 79 min
Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Boston's main station, take local public transport toward Louisburg Square. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Louisburg Square, Boston, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From African Meeting House, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Boston's main station. The departure point is African Meeting House, Boston, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The pinnacle of South Slope exclusivity, illustrating the immense wealth and insular networks of Boston's 19th-century elite.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A historic church where racial discrimination sparked a walkout by Black Bostonians, leading to independent Black institutions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Home of a Black abolitionist and entrepreneur, highlighting the civic leadership of the free Black community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lewis & Harriet Hayden House
The most active Underground Railroad safe house in Boston, known for its radical and armed resistance to slave catchers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The first building in the nation constructed solely for educating Black children, highlighting the fight for equal education.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6African Meeting House
The oldest extant Black church building in the US, serving as the spiritual and political heart of the North Slope.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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