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Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

5,0 (64 de recenzii) 2 h 30 min Anulare gratuită
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Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

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Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square.

Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups.

With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

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Durată
2 h 30 min
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Cel mult 15 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid
engleză
Organizator
Hub Town Tours

Vârste: Adulți (6–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Small Groups (15 guests max)
  • Inclus: Women's Rights Landmarks
  • Inclus: Back Bay Neighborhood

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Gratuity for Guide (optional)
  • Nu este inclus: Admission inside Museums
  • Nu este inclus: Guides in Period Costume

Itinerar

  1. Make Way for Ducklings Statues

    10 min

    Meet your guide inside the Boston Public Garden, in the northwest corner of the park opposite 67 Beacon Street (02108). Bronze sculptures by Nancy Schön, based on Robert McCloskey's classic children's book (1941), depict a mama duck proudly leading her band of ducklings.

  2. George Washington Statue

    Trecere fără oprire

    Iconic equestrian statue of George Washington (1859).

  3. Boston Public Garden

    15 min

    First public botanical garden in the United States (1837).

  4. Oprirea 4

    Trecere fără oprire

    Site of school founded in 1887 by Pauline A. Shaw, financier of the women's suffrage movement in Boston and founder of Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government.

  5. Oprirea 5

    5 min

    Originally established in 1630, this church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.

  6. Oprirea 6

    Trecere fără oprire

    Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college.

  7. Oprirea 7

    5 min

    Home of Julia Ward Howe, who authored "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1861) and co-founded the American Woman Suffrage Association (1869).

  8. Oprirea 8

    Trecere fără oprire

    Home of Blanche Ames, pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control.

  9. Oprirea 9

    Trecere fără oprire

    Ames-Webster Mansion (1872) was centerpiece of the Ames family fortune and political involvement, including anti-suffragist Mary Shreve Ames and suffragist Blanche Ames.

  10. Commonwealth Avenue Mall

    15 min

    Wide central boulevard with greenspace and statuary at the heart of Back Bay development plan.

  11. Oprirea 11

    Trecere fără oprire

    Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association.

  12. Oprirea 12

    Trecere fără oprire

    First women's college club in the United States (1890).

  13. Oprirea 13

    10 min

    Former site of Museum of Natural History (1864-1951).

  14. Oprirea 14

    Trecere fără oprire

    Former MIT chemistry lab, where Katherine McCormick protested against popular fashion as part of the suffrage movement.

  15. Copley Square

    15 min

    Central public square designed to be the new cultural center of Boston (1883).

  16. Trinity Church In The City Of Boston

    Trecere fără oprire

    Iconic church (1877) recognized by American Association of Architects as one of the top 10 buildings in the United States.

  17. Boston Public Library

    10 min

    Third-largest public library in the United States (1848).

  18. Oprirea 18

    Trecere fără oprire

    Formerly Chauncy Hall, office site of multiple pro-suffrage organizations including Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women's Journal.

  19. Oprirea 19

    5 min

    Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.

  20. Oprirea 20

    Trecere fără oprire

    Hotel Kensington (1884-1967) housed offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women.

  21. Newbury Street

    10 min

    Popular Boston outdoor attraction lined with shopping, dining, and numerous luxury brands.

  22. Oprirea 22

    Trecere fără oprire

    Former Spiritualist Temple (1885), where women were allowed to lead public meetings.

  23. Oprirea 23

    10 min

    Memorial honoring three famous Bostonians: Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • The tour gathers inside the Boston Public Garden—opposite 67 Beacon Street (02108)—beside the Make Way for Ducklings statues, which are located in the northeast corner of the park.

Punct de final

  • The tour ends on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall beside the Boston Women's Memorial, approximately 0.8 miles from the tour start. The statues are in the center of Boston's Back Bay, a short walk from the Fenway neighborhood (west) and Downtown Boston (east).

Cum folosești biletul

Please call/text your guide at 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour

group!

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.

Variante

  • Back Bay + Trinity & Gibson

    Tour (2.5hr) + Church & Museum: Guided tour of Gibson House (Thu - Sun, 1PM-3PM, 45min) and self guided/audio tour of Trinity Church (Wed - Sat, 10AM-4:30PM)

  • Back Bay + Trinity Church

    Tour (2.5hr) + Historic Church: Guided/Audio tour of Trinity Church, open Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:30pm (valid for 7 days after tour date)

  • Back Bay + Gibson House

    Tour (2.5 Hours) + 1 Museum: Guided tour of Gibson House Museum, open Thursday - Sunday, 1PM - 3PM (~45min, valid for 7 days after tour date)

  • Back Bay – Small Group

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