DISCOVER ROXBURY

DISCOVER ALL THAT ROXBURY

HAS TO OFFER

Whether you live nearby or are taking a trip to Boston, check out all that Roxbury has to offer.

Roxbury is rich in history - a neighborhood that boasts a diversity of peoples and cultures - and that has some of the best restaurants and shopping in the Boston-area.

Below are some of the experiences available that will help you enjoy the best of Roxbury. We encourage you to check them out. And we encourage you to visit and enjoy Roxbury!

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Check Out the UUUM's Roxbury Neighborhood Tours Schedule

Dillaway-Thomas House

Roxbury Heritage is home to the c1750 Dillaway-Thomas House, one of the oldest structures in Roxbury. This building served as the headquarters of the Continental Army in 1775 during the Siege of Boston. The house is now a museum with exhibits of Roxbury's past and present history. Landscaped grounds also provide visitors with an excellent view of Boston's skyline.

Roxbury Heritage State Park

The Dillaway-Thomas House also offers seasonal and educational programming.

The Dillaway-Thomas House also offers a full calendar of seasonal programming for both adults and children. Visit their website to see what's on the calendar at this awesome historical sight - right across the street from the Meetinghouse at the First Church in Roxbury.

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Live Like a Local Tours

Boston

Experience the Food, History, and Culture of Boston

through tours with a local!

Tours for people to explore Boston from a passionate local's perspective. We will guide you through hidden gems to explore the food, history, and culture of Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and more!

Tours in Roxbury include:

Roxbury Food & Distillery Walking Tour

Roxbury Food & Brew Tour

For guests that want to experience Nubian Square’s history, culture, food, and distilleries from a passionate locals perspective! Enjoy fan favorites at the best African restaurant in Roxbury!

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Roxbury Main Streets

Visit Nubian Square!

Through collaboration with residents, local businesses, developers, plus public and private agencies, Roxbury Main Street's (RMS) mission is to make Nubian Square a vibrant and inclusive commercial district that supports local and minority businesses, creates jobs for local residents and engages the community through neighborhood planning.

Through their endeavors, RMS hopes to foster growth for the next generation of local, minority-owned businesses so that our entire community can enjoy a booming economic future.

RMS has great events throughout the year. Check out what's coming up on the calendar and join us in Nubian Square for the best of what Roxbury has to offer...

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Neighborhood Walking

UU Urban Ministry

Tours

The tours offered by the UU Urban Ministry aim to tell a deeper story of Roxbury and engage visitors more in our mission to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture. We envision these walking tours accomplishing the following goals:

Countering traditional narratives of Roxbury
Uncovering the ways government-sanction and systemic racism
Creating space for shared learning
Driving dollars to Black-oned businesses

The Tours

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Roxbury's Meetinghouse Tour

A guided tour of the historic Roxbury's Meetinghouse. Explore the rich legacy and recent refurbishments of this landmark building at the heart of the UU Urban Ministry.

Roxbury Ramble: Public Art and Historical Places of note in Roxbury

Wear your walking shoes and plan to make it a day in The ‘Bury! This expanded tour leaves from the UU Urban Ministry and will explore public art and places of note in the Fort Hill and Sugar Hill areas of Roxbury.

From "Outlaws" to Insiders

Join us as we discover public art by the graffiti writers, muralists, and visual artists whose work encompasses beauty, activism, and the important work of mentoring Boston’s up and coming young artists.

Roots of the 'Bury: Public Art in Nubian Square

This tour will focus on public art in the Nubian Square area with featured stops at Roxbury Public Library,

the Bruce Bolling Building, along Washington Street, on Malcolm X Boulevard, and in Jeep Jones Park.