Museum of African American History

BOSTON

NANTUCKET

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The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.

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12/07/2011

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	Exhibits
			FREEDOM RISING NEW EXHIBIT Open through December 31 46 Joy Street, M-Sat, 10am-4pm Discover incredible stories of brave men, women, and children who paved the way for President Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and first black troops from the north in the Civil War. Don’t miss new sculptures, rare carte-de-visite, lithographs, original documents and treasures from our collection in this new exhibit. Left: Frederick Douglass. <more>

	Events
			DR. CHERYL LAROCHE Underground Railroad's Path to Freedom in the North Thursday, June 20, 6:00pm 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill Lowell Lecture Series Presents Free and open to the public Dr. LaRoche is a renowned historical and archaeological consultant who specializes in escape from slavery. She brings new insights to the complex, multifaceted, and diverse network of individuals and families across the northern US that constituted the Underground Railroad and led self-emancipated people to cities like Boston.

	Featured
			FREEDOM IS RISING! MAAH commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and black Civil War Regiments with Freedom Rising. Our new exhibit and programs, including lectures, concerts, teacher and children’s events, and more, celebrate these milestone events all year. Left: Mass. 54th Regiment soldier. <more>
			AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE RESTORATION A memorable celebration marked the rededication of the beautifully restored African Meeting House on Beacon Hill. Descendants of abolitionist giants and moving music performances, including Sweet Honey in the Rock, make taking a trip back to December 6, 2011 worthwhile. <more>

	What's New
			HONORING 2013 LIVING LEGENDS Friday, May 10, 6pm Four Seasons Hotel, Boston MAAH was proud to salute extraordinary trailblazers whose remarkable accomplishments uphold the legacy of 18th and 19th century black patriots and their colleagues who distinguished themselves on behalf of freedom and justice. 2013 Living Legends: George A. Russell Jr., Anna Deavere Smith, and Cathy and Jim Stone. For more information about tickets or sponsorship... <more>


	Celebration & Rededication of Historic African Meeting House View Entire Event Online> Past Regained for African Meeting House View video> Boston's African Meeting House Gets a Facelift. (WGBH); Featuring Beverly Morgan Welch, Executive Director of the MAAH. View video> Inside Boston's African Meeting House. (WGBH) View video> See all available videos >		TEACHERS' INSTITUTE: Standing in the Shadow of American History; June / July (Annually). In partnership with the Boston Public Schools, the Teachers' Summer Institute at MAAH is a professional development program for American History teachers. <more>

Membership to the Museum is available year round. If you are not already a Member, join us today by signing up on-line or by visiting one of our campuses in Boston or on Nantucket. Thank you for standing with us as we preserve and share this amazing American history.