Private Tour: Black Voices, Writers for a 19th Century Revolution

Discover Boston’s Black writers who were laser-focused on the great topic of the era - slavery

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$212

What to Expect

Truth, passion, bravery and hope. Discover stories of Boston’s Black writers who were laser-focused on the great topic of the era - slavery.

Learn about the mark Black thinkers and writers made on literary and political history: David Walker and his sentinel work, Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World; novelist, playwright and editor Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins; Dorothy West and her biting satire on racial tensions, and many others.

Walk Beacon Hill as you explore where they worked, raised their families, fought injustice, and wrote.

Private tours are bookable online for groups of up to 20 people with at least 1 week's notice. To request a private tour for groups of more than 20 people use the Private Tour Request form. Please provide at least 1-2 weeks notice in advance of your preferred tour date for larger groups. Private tour request form link

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring the Beacon Hill neighborhood's key locations for 19th century Black writers
0.79 mile tour at a moderate pace, stoping at various sites along the tour

Duration

90 minutes

Address

Massachusetts State House steps on Beacon Street

Pricing

Private Tour · Bookable for private tour groups of up to 20 people. • Groups of 21+ please submit a Private Tour Request Form$210

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Bookings can't be cancelled.

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