Research the history of the founding and operations of the Abiel Smith School (now a part of the African American History Museum in Boston and now a stop on the walking trail) Focus on the need for the school and its role in Boston. Who founded it? Why did they create this school, and what were its goals? Then, based on your research, what can you determine about the African American experience in Boston during the years before and during the operation of the school? What can the history of the school teach about life, education, and opportunity for the African Americans in Boston?
