Landmarks & History

African Meeting House

Built in 1806, the African Meeting House is a cornerstone of Boston’s Black Heritage Trail and a nationally significant site of community, worship, education, and abolitionism.

The African Meeting House: the room on Beacon Hill where Black Boston organized a different freedom story
NeighborhoodBeacon Hill
Address8 Smith Ct, Boston, MA 02114
Visit notesCheck current hours, tickets, seasonal access, and event schedules before making a special trip.

Built in 1806, the African Meeting House is a cornerstone of Boston’s Black Heritage Trail and a nationally significant site of community, worship, education, and abolitionism.

Use African Meeting House as part of a broader Beacon Hill itinerary. Its location makes it easy to connect this stop with nearby Boston Beautiful places, neighborhood guides, and local stories without treating it as an isolated pin on the map.

Boston Beautiful lists it under landmarks & history. Check current hours, tickets, seasonal access, and event schedules before making a special trip. Use the mapped address for directions, and confirm current visitor information when hours, admissions, reservations, ferries, performances, or seasonal access may apply.

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