Boston: African American community
1670: First African American to own land in Boston
1723: Arson: Weapon of retaliation, resistance
1775: Darby Vassall: A lesson about equality
1776: Activist Black community forms in Boston
1784: Black Freemasons spur activism, advance abolitionist cause
1796: African American mutual aid group founded
1804: Haitian victory fuels hope among enslaved in U.S.
1811: Lewis Hayden: Leading abolitionist, state politician
1816: Unsung heroines play key movement roles
1816: "Fantasy" scheme to preserve U.S. slavery
1826: New group fosters Black abolitionist movement
1827: Freedom's Journal: The voice of Black abolitionism
1829: Walker’s Appeal: A rallying cry for Black Americans
1830: Abolitionists lead church desegregation effort
1830: David Walker dies; TB listed as cause
1831: Flagship anti-slavery paper is launched
1832: Regional anti-slavery society birthed in Boston
1832: Maria W. Stewart: Militant abolitionist, women's rights champion
1832: Chloe Spear: A story of 30 years in bondage
1833: Youth choirs part of vibrant anti-slavery culture
1834: New songs help inspire anti-slavery activism
1842: Campaign prevents escapee's return to bondage
1844: Historian derides notions of White superiority
1847: The Crafts: Tireless speakers against slavery after daring escape
1850: Nancy Gardner Prince publishes autobiography
1851: Challenges to Fugitive Slave Act fire movement
1854: Court case boosts anti-slavery sentiment
1855: Black abolitionists help ban segregated schools
1859: John Brown hanged for treason after failed armory raid
1860: Wide Awake: The movement that helps Lincoln win
1860: Boston mob disrupts meeting to honor John Brown
1863: Lincoln issues Final Emancipation Proclamation
1863: Volunteers of color rush to join Union military
