Once Upon a Time in Nubian Square - Workshop/Walking Tour

A Walking Tour Through Boston’s Lost Cultural Hubs

Step into the heart of Boston’s Black history as we journey through Lower Roxbury and the South End—exploring what happened once upon a time in Nubian Square.

Led by the Afrimerican Academy & Live Like a Local Tours Boston, this walking tour traces the evolution of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square), once a thriving hub of music, business, and community life. We’ll uncover stories of cultural brilliance, urban renewal, and the resilience that continues to define Roxbury today.

From jazz clubs to trolley lines, and from the elevated Orange Line to the historic Boston Neck, each stop tells a story of a neighborhood that helped shape Boston’s identity.

Info on Private Full Bus Tour - Once Upon a Time in Nubian Square available below

Saturday, February 14, 2026
12 Noon – 3:30 PM EST

Ann Shaw Library - Boston Public Library
149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Boston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy (@afrimericanone) celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film, tours, and dialogue, BRL88 reclaims space, challenges inequity, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.

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NOTE:

Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible. To discuss disability-related accommodations, including ASL interpretation or captioning, please contact Samantha Benoit at as early as possible before the event. While we may not be able to provide every requested service, we will do our best to work with you and connect you with available resources.

Photography & Video Notice:
By attending this event, you acknowledge that the Afrimerican Culture Initiative / Afrimerican Academy and its partners may photograph, film, and audio record the program. These images and recordings may be used for archival, educational, and promotional purposes in print and digital media, without additional notice or compensation. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please speak with an Afrimerican Academy staff member when you arrive so we can do our best to accommodate.

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