African Meeting House, Boston

Name: African Meeting House
Address: 8 Smith Ct, Boston, 02114-4007, United States
Telephone: +1 617-723-8863

#353 among attractions in Boston

Church, Asher Benjamin, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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The African Meeting House, also known variously as First African Baptist Church, First Independent Baptist Church and the Belknap Street Church, was built in 1806 and is now the oldest black church edifice still standing in the United States. It is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to the African-American Abiel Smith School. It is a National Historic Landmark. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1806 (218 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'36"N, 71°3'56"W

Address

8 Smith CtBeacon HillBoston 02114-4007 United States

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+1 617-723-8863

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Day trips

African Meeting House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Massachusetts State House, Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Vilna Shul, Boston African American National Historic Site.

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42°21'36"N • 71°4'23"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is African Meeting House open?

African Meeting House is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to African Meeting House?

Nearby attractions include Smith Court Residences, Boston (1 min walk), Abiel Smith School, Boston (1 min walk), Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston (2 min walk), Vilna Shul, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to African Meeting House by public transport?

The nearest stations to African Meeting House:

Metro

Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (6 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (7 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (8 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (9 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (14 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (12 min walk)
Boston South Station (21 min walk)