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The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.

 

 

Calendar of Events

Unless otherwise noted, programs and events take place at the Museum of African American History or the Abiel Smith School Gallery, 46 Joy Street, Boston. RSVP to 617-725-0022 ext. 25 or rsvp@maah.org

Validated discount parking (for most evening, weekend and special events ONLY) is available for all events at the Cambridge Street Garage (under Holiday Inn Express $5.00) MBTA: Red and Green Lines to Park Street
  Magic from the Past: A magic show featuring Robert A. Olson, Historical Conjurer
Saturday, May 30, 2:00 pm

Museum of African American History,
46 Joy Street,
Beacon Hill, Boston

Wearing white pantaloons and a long tailcoat, Robert Olson will recreate the nineteenth century magic of black entrepreneur and magician Richard Potter (c.1783-1835). Richard Potter is featured in the Museum’s latest exhibition, Black Entrepreneurs of the 18th and 19th Centuries open until September 30, 2009.
  Museum of African American History Living Legends Awards
Wednesday, June 10
Awards Ceremony 6:30 pm
Cocktail Reception, Live Music and Dancing at 7:30pm

University of Massachusetts Boston - Campus Center

The Museum of African American History salutes

  • The Honorable Deval L. Patrick
  • Carol Fulp
  • Charles Ogletree
  • Alan Solomont
  • The Tuskegee Airmen, New England Region
  UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Let Your Motto Be Resistance
October 17, 2009-January 10, 2010

Museum of African American History,
46 Joy Street,
Beacon Hill, Boston

This is the inaugural traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian Institute National Museum of African American History
and Culture featuring 70 photographs of notable black Americans from the 19th Century to the present.

PARKING

For programs at the Museum of African American History, validated parking is available at the Cambridge Street Garage, under the Holiday Inn. Bring your parking ticket with you for validation.