Dorchester, a hub of abolition, hosted women’s anti-slavery groups at the Lyceum and Dorchester Athenaeum, supporting Garrison’s radical anti-slavery efforts.
Dorchester was a center of abolition activities. Several families were associated with William Lloyd Garrison’s radical American Anti-Slavery Society, which encouraged women to be involved in anti-slavery work. Local women’s abolition groups met at the Lyceum on Meeting House Hill and at the Dorchester Athenaeum, which was located here at Everett Square.
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
