Smith Court
In the 19th century, this was the center of Boston's Black community.

šŸ“œ Short, dead-end street on Beacon Hill's North Slope.
šŸ” Served as the spiritual, educational, and political center of Boston's free Black community in the 19th century.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Visit the African Meeting House, oldest existing Black church in the country.
šŸ« See the Abiel Smith School, first public school for Black children in the US.
šŸš¶ Explore important stops on the Black Heritage Trail and Underground Railroad.
šŸ” Discover historic homes like the William C. Neil House.

Tips

šŸ“ Begin at Cambridge Street, walk up Joy Street; Smith Court is the second street on the right.

šŸ“ Location: Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

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