Black History Month
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month in the City of Boston throughout February. You can find information on events happening in Boston, related City of Boston initiatives, and much more.
Featured Events
EventsCity of Boston Initiatives
Boston Public Library Black History Month events
View upcoming Black History Month events happening this February.
The 'Black Is...' Booklist
The Boston Public Library honors Black History Month with its annual “Black Is…" Booklist of 70 recent works that examine the Black experience.
Boston Parks celebrates Black History Month
We're lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your favorite neighborhood parks.
City Hall Galleries
The galleries at Boston City Hall feature a number of Black artists.
Support for Black- and Brown-Owned Business
Interested in supporting Black and Brown businesses in Boston? We have information on how you can get involved.
Support for Black-founded and Black-led arts and cultural groups
The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture compiled a public list of Black-founded and Black-led arts and cultural organizations across the City.
Honoring Black History
We continue to honor Black History as #MoreThanAMonth by lifting up the contributions of local legends, past and present, who have worked to create a thriving and vibrant Boston.
Related Resources
Black Heritage Trail Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Black Heritage Trail, a 1.6-mile walk through the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau: Black History Month
The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau has information on upcoming events and places to visit.
Museum of African American History Exhibits
The Boston location features rotating exhibits in the historic Abiel Smith School. There are also online exhibits.
