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 Museum of African American History


About the Museum of African American History

Abiel Smith School, part of the Museum of African American History, was the first building in America built for the sole purpose of serving as a public school for black children. The school was also a gathering place for abolitionists and other community organizations. Today, Abiel Smith School continues a long legacy of service to the community as part of the Museum of African American History. The Museum of African American History was awarded a Partners in Preservation grant of $100,000 that will be used to waterproof the foundation,...
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We chart our future by remembering our past. Two years ago my family had a Reunion here in Boston. The Freedom Trail was the highlight of the weekend.

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