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conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African
Americans in New England from the colonial period through the
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FREEDOM RISING
NEW EXHIBIT
Open
through December 31
46 Joy Street, M-Sat, 10am-4pm
Discover incredible stories
of brave men, women, and
children who paved the way for President Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and first black troops from the north
in the Civil War. Don’t miss new sculptures, rare carte-de-visite, lithographs, original documents
and treasures from our collection
in this new exhibit. Left:
Frederick Douglass. <more>
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FREEDOM RISING
2013 SYMPOSIUM:
The 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
and African American Military
Service in the Civil War
May 2, 3 and 4
All free and open to the public
Some of
the world’s leading
authorities on the Civil War and
its legacy highlight stellar roster
of speakers and performers:
Thursday, May
2, 6:00pm
Dr. Eric Foner at MAAH
46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill
Lowell Lecture Series Presents
Pulitzer Prize-winning author
opens 3-day event in historic African Meeting House. <rsvp>
Friday, May 3, 9:00am
Dr. David Blight at Harvard
Radcliffe Auditorium, Cambridge
Renowned Yale historian closes daylong symposium.
Saturday, May 4, 5pm
Danny Glover Featured
Tremont Temple, Boston
Actor-humanitarian in Roots of
Liberty: Haitian Revolution and the American Civil War.
<more>
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FREEDOM IS RISING!
MAAH commemorates
the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and black Civil War Regiments with Freedom Rising. Our new exhibit and programs, including lectures, concerts, teacher and children’s events, and more, celebrate these milestone events all year. Left: Mass.
54th Regiment soldier. <more> |
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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE RESTORATION
A memorable celebration marked the rededication of the beautifully restored African Meeting House
on Beacon Hill.
Descendants of abolitionist giants and moving music performances, including Sweet Honey in the Rock, make taking a trip back to December 6, 2011 worthwhile. <more> |
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HONORING 2013
LIVING LEGENDS
Friday, May 10, 6pm
Four Seasons Hotel, Boston
MAAH is proud to salute extraordinary trailblazers whose remarkable accomplishments uphold the legacy of 18th and
19th century black patriots and their colleagues who distinguished themselves on behalf of freedom and justice. 2013 Living Legends:
George A. Russell Jr.,
Anna Deavere Smith, and
Cathy and Jim Stone.
For more information about tickets or sponsorship... <more>
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Celebration & Rededication of Historic
African Meeting House
View Entire Event Online>
Past Regained for
African Meeting House
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Boston's African Meeting House Gets a Facelift. (WGBH);
Featuring Beverly Morgan Welch, Executive Director of the MAAH.
View video>
Inside Boston's African Meeting House. (WGBH)
View video>
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TEACHERS' INSTITUTE:
Standing in the Shadow of
American History; June / July (Annually).
In partnership with the Boston Public Schools, the Teachers' Summer Institute at MAAH is a professional development program for American History teachers. <more> |
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Membership to the Museum is available year round. If you are not already a Member, join us today by signing up on-line or by visiting one of our campuses in Boston or on Nantucket. Thank you for standing with us as we preserve and share this amazing American history. |
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