Join us to celebrate Black History Month as we explore the Black Heritage Trail with the Boston African American National Historic Site.
The Black Heritage Trail® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, this community struggled and organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad.
About the Presenter:
Shawn Quigley has been a park ranger for the National Park Service at the National Parks of Boston since 2012. He received his bachelor’s degree in History from Suffolk University in 2014 and his masters in American Studies at UMASS Boston in 2017. He has spent most of his professional career exploring the history of Boston’s free African American community in the 19th century and its role in the abolition movement, Underground Railroad, and the fight for civil rights.
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 1 week of the program.
