The African Meeting House is the oldest extant black church in the United States, built in 1806

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African Meeting House, Boston

The African Meeting House is the oldest extant black church in the United States, built in 1806.

The African Meeting House is the oldest extant black church in the United States, built in 1806. The hub of 19th century Boston's free black community, it played a significant role in Abolitionism.


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About African Meeting House

 46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02108, United States

 +1 617-742-5415

 www.nps.gov

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