Touching the Past: Historical Artifacts as Portals

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Museum of African American History: Boston Campus | Boston, MA

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Uncover hidden gems in Boston's history through this interactive workshop!
About this Event

Join artists Clarese Hill and Elisa Hamilton for a hands-on workshop exploring how historical objects can act as tangible entry points for tracing the stories of Boston’s Black community in the 1800s.

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Museum of African American History: Boston Campus, 46 Joy St, Boston, United States

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