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High Notes of Lower Roxbury pilot walk
Following up on the recent oral history project, The High Notes of Jazz Roxbury, we are excited to present a pilot walking tour of Lower Roxbury's former jazz community during the 1950s. Once known as Boston's "jazz mecca," Lower Roxbury was home to some of the most famous clubs and after-hours venues on the East Coast. Additionally, this neighborhood was home to hundreds of Pullman Porters and was also the stomping grounds for many people who would later become prominent Civil Rights activists.
Join us as we walk from Ruggles Station, and along Tremont St and Mass Ave, exploring the unique and complex narratives of this historic community. Many of the narratives included in this walk will draw from the body of oral testimonies told by former musicians, residents, club owners, and others.
Your guide, Stacy Sutherland, will weave personal anecdotes, neighborhood memories, and researched analysis into a fascinating tapestry that highlights a forgotten period of Boston and American history. At the conclusion of the tour, participants will be surveyed for their feedback about the tour. Light refreshments provided.
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LocationRuggles MBTA Station (Tremont St. stairway) (View)
163 Ruggles St
Roxbury, MA 02119
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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