Slavery and Abolition in Massachusetts

New for 2024! Explore Massachusetts's complex and long history of slavery

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$19
Group sizeMaximum 20 people per guide

What to Expect

Explore the events and some of the lesser-known people that were a part of Massachusetts’ complex and long history of slavery, from the arrival of European colonists on the Shawmut Peninsula to the passage of the 13th Amendment.

Securing full citizenship rights for African Americans in Boston and the United States required enormous will. Learn how slavery started, evolved, and finally ended here with the passage of the 13th Amendment and some of the men and women who helped make that happen.

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's urban landscape
1 mile tour at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour

Duration

90 minutes

Address

53 State Street, corner of State and Congress Streets

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Adult · Ages 13+$18.82
Child · Ages 6-12$10.50
Child under 6Free
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

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

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Boston By Foot

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