Lewis and Harriet Hayden House, Underground Railroad safe house in Beacon Hill, Boston, United States.
The Greek Revival residence at 66 Phillips Street features three stories, red brick walls, and six-over-six windows with granite sills.
Former Kentucky slaves Lewis and Harriet Hayden established this residence in 1850 as a key refuge point on the Underground Railroad network.
The Haydens transformed their home into a center for abolitionist meetings, political gatherings, and educational support for African American students.
Located along Boston's Black Heritage Trail, visitors can observe the exterior of this private residence while learning about the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Hayden donated her entire estate to create scholarships for African American medical students at Harvard Medical School in 1893.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.36020,-71.06900
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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