“Revolutions in Thought” Visits the Museum of African American History

The “Revolutions in Thought” Seminar for Freshman” visited The Museum of African American History on Beacon Hill on October 4. This is the site of the oldest African American church building in the nation, the birthplace of the American abolitionist movement, and home to an exhibit of photos of Frederick Douglass — the most photographed American of the nineteenth century. Our trip enriched student understanding of the revolution in thought that led to the condemnation and abolition of slavery.

“Revolutions in Thought” visits the Museum of African American History

Meeting On Beacon Hill

A group of students from the class "Revolutions in Thought" stand outside of the Museum of African American History on Beacon Hill while listening to a gentleman talk about the history of the museum.

Entrance of African Meeting House

A brick building with an archway leading to the entrance of the African Meeting House known as "a gathering place for freedom".

Worship Hall

A view from a balcony of a place of worship for people of the African American community during the 18th and 19th century.

Words Spoken at the Meeting House

Panels on the side of the brick building that are engraved with quotes that spoken at the meeting house.

Frederick Douglass Portrait

An engraved portrait of Frederick Douglass from a lost daguerreotype published as a frontispiece to Frederick Douglass's My Bondage and My Freedom.

Daguerreotype Camera

An encased daguerreotype camera from 1849.