February is Black History Month, so there’s no better time than now to explore the significant sites in African American history that are right here in Boston.

Although Martin Luther King, Jr., is more closely associated with his native Atlanta, Boston was instrumental in shaping the destiny of the iconic Civil Rights leader

Brother John Jaskowiak, O.F.M., showcases his unique collection at Downtown Crossing’s St. Anthony Shrine

The city’s latest wintertime attraction, Boston Winter, heats up City Hall Plaza

The St. Anthony Shrine at Downtown Crossing has been a mainstay for more than half a century

Faneuil Hall Marketplace—with its wide variety of shops and dining options, not to mention its historic architecture and prime people-watching—is a perfect place for a holiday stroll this season

Boston is home to many beautiful, historic parks, including Christopher Columbus Park on the North End waterfront

One of Boston’s grandest boulevards, Tremont Street is not only the site of many exciting destinations, but it has also been witness to many momentous happenings over the decades