Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a knowledgeable local guide! Your 2.5-hour loop tour travels from Boston Common to visit Underground Railroad sites, elite homes of "Boston Brahmins," and abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House. Our small-group walking tour delves deeply into the years 1833 to 1863, the tumultuous years leading toward Civil War. We walk in the footsteps of 19th-century Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the "peculiar institution" of racial enslavement in the U.S. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in America's "Second Revolution." As we travel past landmarks from Civil War Boston, your guide shares the gripping story of local Bostonians finding their voices and demanding an end to injustice across their young nation.

Step back in time with a stroll down Boston's historic Beacon Hill, the setting of the city's spirited fight against legalized slavery. Embark on the Black Heritage Trail, a walking path that weaves a tale of bravery and resistance. Led by an expert local guide, this 2.5-hour tour takes you from Boston Common to hidden Underground Railroad sites, grand homes of the "Boston Brahmins," and essential abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House. The intimate small-group setting allows an immersive dive into the tumultuous years from 1833 to 1863, a period teetering on the edge of the Civil War. Experience the echoes of 19th-century Bostonians, each wrestling with the morally fraught practice of racial enslavement in the U.S. Guided by the enthralling narrative spun by Hub Town Tours, participants gain a fresh perspective on Boston's pivotal role in America's "Second Revolution." As the group navigates past Civil War landmarks, the guide paints a vivid picture of local Bostonians finding their courage, raising their voices, and demanding an end to injustice sweeping across their nascent nation. So, don't hesitate! Book now and take a walk through history.