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Set in Boston near Beacon Hill King's Chapel and Burying Ground and Boston Common Sonder — Hancock Suites features free WiFi.
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Offering free WiFi and city views Cozy Furnished Studio in Beacon Hill #4 is an accommodation located in a central area of Boston just 700 metres from Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum and 1 km from Beacon Hill. This apartment is 1.
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Providing city views and free WiFi Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #11 provides accommodation conveniently set in the centre of Boston within a short distance of Beacon Hill Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum and King's Chapel and Burying.
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Providing city views and free WiFi Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #12 provides accommodation conveniently set in the centre of Boston within a short distance of Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum Beacon Hill and King's Chapel and Burying.
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Providing city views and free WiFi Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #15 provides accommodation conveniently set in the centre of Boston within a short distance of Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum Beacon Hill and King's Chapel and Burying.
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Offering city views and free WiFi Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #2 offers accommodation well situated in the centre of Boston within a short distance of Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum Beacon Hill and King's Chapel and Burying Ground.
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(0.1 km from Black Heritage Trail)
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Black Heritage Trail, Boston, MA
The Black Heritage Trail in Boston is an educational and historical tour through the Beacon Hill neighborhood of the city. It highlights some of the most significant sites for African Americans in the history of Boston. The trail was developed by a member of the African American community so that visitors could gain a better understanding of local black history, as well as appreciate key points in its evolution.
The tour begins at Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial, which marks the site where Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and his regiment marched off to fight during Civil War. This event was instrumental to Boston's anti-slavery movement. It's also home to some of Boston's most prominent African American residences, including the homes of William Monroe Trotter and Lewis Hayden, two black activists who had significant roles in abolishing slavery throughout America.
In addition to highlighting important structures from Boston’s past, like Abiel Smith School—the first public school for African American children in the country—the trail also calls attention to modern day places like Museum Of African American History and Caribbean Cultural Center, both established in recent years. Here, visitors can get a unique insight into how those who identify with these cultures are protecting their histories for future generations.
The purpose behind this self-guided walking tour is to bring life to Boston's rich black heritage, from its earliest beginnings all the way up until present day. Through this walk, people will be able to understand how far we've come and what strides still need to be made towards achieving true equality within our society. Whether someone has lived here for many years or is just visiting, there is something fascinating that can be learned on every corner of this trail that will open eyes and hearts alike.
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