Are Cemeteries…Dying?

Are Cemeteries…Dying?

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Smith Court (Classic)

In Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, there was once a revolutionary community for African Americans willing to do whatever it took to maintain their own freedom – and help others achieve theirs. Learn more about planning a trip to Smith Court via the Black Heritage Trail. Hosted ...  Show more

The Merchant’s House and the Not-So-Secret Passageway

Historians have known about the strange passageway in the Merchant’s House Museum for decades, but they never knew what it was for… until now. And now that we know, it changes everything we thought we knew about why the Merchant’s House really matters. Learn more about the fight ...  Show more

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