Royall House and Slave Quarters — Attraction in Medford

The RH/SQ is a Greater Boston hidden gem. Visitors get a fat slice of the untold history of chattel slavery in Medord, Massachusetts. The tour guide Alex not only provided a treasure trove of information but also did so in a way that helped the viewer critically engage the history instead of just giving a catalog of timelines and points. I think this is a very important historic property and though I wish they had more of the original artifacts -- so much has been lost with the property changing hands so many times -- it's a must-visit site if you are looking to move beyond Paul Revere's famous Midnight Ride, the battle of Bunker Hill and all the other played out points of Boston Revolutionary history. It's a good place to learn about the darker side of...

A fascinating place and an amazing experience. The tour guides are incredible treasure troves of knowledge. They knew everything and shared all kinds of fascinating tidbit and linked it to the broader world, really helps paint a picture of the facts and the emotions. I super highly recommend this place and experience. I hear it gets hot in the summertime, but we had a special visit in early May and it was lovely weather. Important experience for everyone, especially kids. We spent about 2 hours and it could easily have been much more. It’s not a self guided tour, however, and the tour guides really bring it all to...

A really interesting exhibit. The only standing separate slave quarters in the northern United States. The interior of the Royall House is not original but rather assembled from various antiques etc, but is nonetheless very nicely arranged and does give a good feel for the whole house and what life would have been in the 18th century. It is unfortunate that the opening hours are rather limited but it is...