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Boston African American National Historic SiteClose up of Robert Gould Shaw Memorial
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Boston African American National Historic Site
Directions
 

Getting There

Plane

Logan International Airport is the major airport in Boston served by many national and international airlines. From the airport, the park can be reached by MBTA subway, taxi, rental or private vehicle.

Public Transportation
Park and ride facilities at MBTA subway (T) stations is an option to driving into the downtown area. MBTA subway stops closest to the site are the Park Street stop on the Red and Green subway lines, or the Bowdoin stop on the Blue subway line. Visit the MBTA web site for maps and information.

Car
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90), take the Copley Square exit to Stuart Street, then turn left on Route 28 (Charles Street) to Boston Common.

From Route 93, take Storrow Drive to the Copley Square exit, turn left on Beacon Street, right on Arlington Street, left on Boylston Street and left on Charles Street (Route 28).

Driving and parking are difficult on Beacon Hill. There are several parking garages in the vicinity within walking distance to the site.

Ellis Island fire of 1897.  

Did You Know?
When Ellis Island was opened in 1892, the facility bore little resemblance to the French Renaissance structure that people have come to know today. Made out of Georgia pine, the complex caught fire in 1897 and burned to the ground. The current building was opened on December 17, 1900.

Last Updated: September 01, 2006 at 10:08 EST