The Museum of African American History in Boston and Nantucket is the largest institution of its kind in New England and is dedicated to sharing the rich legacy of African American accomplishments. For nearly five decades, the Museum’s education programs, exhibits and events have interpreted the economic, literary, educational, political, social, and cultural enterprises of the black communities of Boston and Nantucket from the colonial period through the nineteenth century.
The African Meeting House, also known variously as First African Baptist Church, First Independent Baptist Church and the Belknap Street Church, was built in 1806 and is now the oldest black church edifice still standing in the United States. It is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to the African American Abiel Smith School. It is a National Historic Landmark.
The Museum is the proud steward of four historic sites and two Black Heritage Trails® in Boston and Nantucket. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, conserve, and accurately interpret the contributions of people of African descent in New England from the colonial period through the nineteenth century and those who found common cause with them in pursuit of freedom and justice.
The images and documents in this collection are part of the collections of the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket. Images are made available via Google Cultural Institute for non-commercial use including research and educational purposes. Inquiries regarding publication, high-resolution reproduction, or commercial use of our collections should be directed to the Museum’s Collections Department at history@maah.org.
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