Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
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About This Tour in Boston
Why Visit Boston?
Boston is a historic city rich in American heritage and academic excellence. Walk the Freedom Trail, visit world-class universities, and explore charming neighborhoods. Experience historic sites, renowned seafood, and a vibrant cultural scene in this walkable city.
Getting to Boston
The easiest way to reach Boston is by flying into Logan International Airport (BOS). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- Small Groups (15 guests max)
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Back Bay Neighborhood
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
MeetThe 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.
End Point
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).
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Meet your guide inside the Boston Public Garden,... 10 minutes
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.
Iconic equestrian statue of George Washington (1859)
Iconic equestrian statue of George Washington (1859).
First public botanical garden in the United States (1837) 15 minutes
First public botanical garden in the United States (1837).
Site of school founded in 1887 by Pauline A
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.
Originally established in 1630, this church later became... 5 minutes
Originally established in 1630, this church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.
Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman...
Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college.
Home of Julia Ward Howe, who authored "Battle... 5 minutes
Home of Julia Ward Howe, who authored "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1861) and co-founded the American Woman Suffrage Association (1869).
Home of Blanche Ames, pro-suffrage cartoonist and early...
Home of Blanche Ames, pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control.
Ames-Webster Mansion (1872) was centerpiece of the Ames...
Ames-Webster Mansion (1872) was centerpiece of the Ames family fortune and political involvement, including anti-suffragist Mary Shreve Ames and suffragist Blanche Ames.
Wide central boulevard with greenspace and statuary at... 15 minutes
Wide central boulevard with greenspace and statuary at the heart of Back Bay development plan.
Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the...
Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association.
First women's college club in the United States (1890)
First women's college club in the United States (1890).
Former site of Museum of Natural History (1864-1951) 10 minutes
Former site of Museum of Natural History (1864-1951).
Former MIT chemistry lab, where Katherine McCormick protested...
Former MIT chemistry lab, where Katherine McCormick protested against popular fashion as part of the suffrage movement.
Central public square designed to be the new cultural center of Boston (1883) 15 minutes
Central public square designed to be the new cultural center of Boston (1883).
Iconic church (1877) recognized by American Association of...
Iconic church (1877) recognized by American Association of Architects as one of the top 10 buildings in the United States.
Third-largest public library in the United States (1848) 10 minutes
Third-largest public library in the United States (1848).
Formerly Chauncy Hall, office site of multiple pro-suffrage...
Formerly Chauncy Hall, office site of multiple pro-suffrage organizations including Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women's Journal.
Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon 5 minutes
Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.
Hotel Kensington (1884-1967) housed offices of the Massachusetts...
Hotel Kensington (1884-1967) housed offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women.
Popular Boston outdoor attraction lined with shopping, dining,... 10 minutes
Popular Boston outdoor attraction lined with shopping, dining, and numerous luxury brands.
Former Spiritualist Temple (1885), where women were allowed...
Former Spiritualist Temple (1885), where women were allowed to lead public meetings.
Memorial honoring three famous Bostonians: Abigail Adams, Phillis... 10 minutes
Memorial honoring three famous Bostonians: Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone.
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