William Cooper Nell
William Cooper Nell (1816-1874) was a pioneering African American abolitionist, historian, and civil servant. He's known for his early historical writings on Black Americans & activism in Boston's Beacon Hill community.
Museum of African American History
Discover Boston’s rich African American heritage at the Museum of African American History! Explore abolitionism, 19th-century life & local stories through immersive exhibits. A vital cultural and educational resource.