VISITATION:
Highest in July and August; lowest in January and February.

LOCATION:
Boston, MA

ADDRESS:
Site Manager
Boston African-American National Historic Site
14 Beacon St, Suite #506
Boston, MA 02108

TELEPHONE/FAX:
Telephone: (617) 742-5415 Fax: (617) 720-0848

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
The site is open five days a week in the winter, spring and fall: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; summer months: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed: Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
Temperatures range from warm, humid, summer days to cold, New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.

DIRECTIONS:
If driving, from the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90), take the Copley Square exit to Stuart Street, then left on Route 28 (Charles Street) to Boston Common. From Route 93, take Storrow Drive to the Copley Square exit; turn left on Beacon Street, right on Arlington Street, left on Boylston Street and left on Charles Street (Route 28). Driving and parking are difficult on Beacon Hill. There are several parking garages in the vicinity within walking distance to the site.

TRANSPORTATION:
The site is accessible by public transportation. Park and ride facilities at MBTA subway (T) stations is an option to driving into the downtown area. MBTA subway stops closest to the site are the park street stop of the red and green subway lines, or the Bowdoin Square stop of the blue subway line.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:
No entrance fee. Donations support the Museum of Afro- American History.

Programs/Activities:
Self-guided walking tour map and guide available. Guided walking tours are offered daily; Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and other times by special request. Information are located at the African Meeting House, 8 Smith Court. The 1.6 mile (2.5 km) Black Heritage Trail® connects the 15 sites.

Lodging and camping facilities:
There are no National Park Service RV or camping sites. Hotels and motels are located throughout the city. Private and state run camping and RV facilities are open seasonally in outlying areas. A list of overnight accommodations available in Boston is offered at the site office.

Food/supplies:
Available on Charles Street, Cambridge Street and throughout the Beacon Hill area.

Accessibility:
Limited to the first floor of the African Meeting House. Privately owned historic homes on the Black Heritage Trail are not open to the public.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Reservations are required for school and other educational groups. Permits are required for special park uses and commercial filming.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
For information on Black History Month programs, or year- round activities sponsored by the site and cooperating Museum of Afro-American History, contact the National Park Service at, (617) 742-5415. Or contact the Museum of Afro-American History at (617) 742-1854.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Nearby NPS sites include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John F. Kennedy Birthplace National Historic Site, Longfellow National Historic Site, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site and Lowell National Historical Park.

You can reach us through email at bernadette_williams@nps.gov.