Question 1

What is a hush harbor?

Accepted Answer

Hush harbors were secret, secluded places where enslaved African Americans gathered to practice their religious traditions and find solace, often in the woods or other hidden areas, away from the watchful eyes of their enslavers.

Question 2

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

We ask all attendees to wear all white and avoid dark colors.

Question 3

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

For the first part of our processional, we will be walking from the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Rd.) to the Dorchester North Burying Grounds (585 Columbia Rd.). This is about a 10-minute walk so please feel free to bring comfortable shoes, any medication you might need, and water.

Connecting with our Ancestral Lineages presents Hush Harbor Processional