Museum of African American History
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.- Museum
- …is also known as “African Meeting House Museum of African American History”
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Abiel Smith School and William C. Nell House.
Abiel Smith School
Historic building
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Abiel Smith School, founded in 1835, is a school…
William C. Nell House
Historic building
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The William C. Nell House is a former boarding home…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Beacon Hill and West End.
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Museum of African American History
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Latitude
42.35996° or 42° 21′ 36″ north
Longitude
-71.06533° or 71° 3′ 55″ west
Open location code
87JC9W5M+XV
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