Royall House and Slave Quarters
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The Isaac Royall House and Slave Quarters is a historic house located in Medford, Massachusetts, near Tufts University. The historic estate was founded by Bay Colony native Isaac Royall and is recognized as giving a face and life to the history and existence of slave quarters and slavery in Massachusetts.
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The Isaac Royall House and Slave Quarters is a historic house located in Medford, Massachusetts, near Tufts University. The historic estate was founded by Bay Colony native Isaac Royall and is recognized as giving a face and life to the history and existence of slave quarters and slavery in Massachusetts.
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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 Boston's history.
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 life. Amazing
It was not open when we went back in April. However, we were able to walk around the outside. The outside looked well maintained. I wish that the times it was open were accurate so we could have viewed the inside. I did appreciate the outside signs.
Went to a lecture here. Fascinating place only slave quarters left in the North.
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