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News and Events

We have many exciting events planned throughout the year. Learn more here!

Royall House and Slave Quarters tour season will open on June 7, 2025.
The museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays for tours at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm. For more information

Come join us on Juneteenth, the museum will be open for free tours on Thursday, June 19th from 10:00-2:00.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together: “The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro” A live reading of Douglass’s 1852 speech. 12:00-3:00 at the Museum grounds.

We are thrilled to share our first Impact Report, which highlights the museum’s growth and major achievements since March of 2020. Read the Report on our Website!

Read the latest issue of our e-newsletter online!

We are deeply grateful for ongoing support from Cummings Foundation.

We are thrilled to announce three recent grant awards from Mass Humanities! Read more.

The Boston Globe Features our Museum and Executive Director in Sunday issue: Visit our Media page to read: Details.

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