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Learn about Boston’s deep history in the abolitionist movement while exploring the cobblestoned, winding streets of Beacon Hill – one of the most photogenic neighborhoods in America. You will see 50 important Underground Railroad sites that made historic Boston the “cradle of equality.”
Experience what life was like for historic Black Americans, many of whom shaped the future of the city and the nation.
Tour guide is a local Beacon Hill resident who has been working as a photographer/videographer in downtown Boston for 10+ years. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared to take some beautiful pictures!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in the front of the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, at the corner of Beacon St. & Park St.
Itinerary
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1
The famous statue is a must-see in Boston, as it took 14 years to sculpt and is the first monument in America dedicated to Black soldiers.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Massachusetts State House
Seat of Massachusetts legislature and home of the mayor's office - this beautiful building with its famous gilded dome is a wonderful photo opportunity
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn about the rich history of the Underground Railroad on Beacon Hill's north slope
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See the first Black public schoolhouse in America - this historic building was revolutionary at the time.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Learn about how Massachusetts became the first state to desegregate schools, way back in 1855!
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the famous flower shop that helps keep this charming neighborhood full of color.
Admission ticket free -
6
Learn about the abolitionists who harbored fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad - including the notorious Lewis Hayden and his infamous showdown with federal marshals.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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