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Women make up half of this country, and yet are largely ignored when it comes to history books. This walking tour of historic Boston will tell you the stories of the incredible women who changed the course of Boston...and American history. From Puritan women who bravely stood up to the government, to the first female/Person of Color to be elected mayor of Boston, we will talk about the wild and wonderful women of Boston.
The Women's History tour will be most entertaining for children over the age of 13, but children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for their own and their children's behavior and safety. This tour contains discussions of slavery and violence, so parental discretion is advised.
Tours will run in light rain. We will cancel for unpleasant or unsafe weather conditions to ensure your safety and enjoyment of our tours.
This tour requires at least three guests to operate.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at the black awning in between the two striped awnings of the Bell In Hand Tavern. Your guide will be in a Wicked Good Boston Tours or HerStory shirt or sweatshirt.
Itinerary
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1
Just outside of the Bell in Hand, we will begin our tour with a short stroll down an alley way and back in time to learn about a woman who makes Paul Revere look unpatriotic, as well as some of our Founding Mothers.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Government Center
Boston has a complicated relationship with politics and politicians. We’ll discuss Boston’s political history, and current mayor, as well as a brief history of the former Scollay Square.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3King's Chapel Burying Ground
Learn about the oldest colonial burying ground in Boston, and how the Puritans ended up here, as well as the stories of some of the women who are buried here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A Puritan-era women stood up to the government of Massachusetts and left a legacy that impacted our legislature today, but her name is largely ignored in history books.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Massachusetts State House
Two incredible women from two very different historic eras leave their mark on the laws of Massachusetts and the landscape of Boston.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Boston Common
Hear the daring exploits of one of the few female pirates in American history, and the last woman hung in Massachusetts.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Granary Burying Ground
Famously the final resting place for many of the heroes of the American Revolution, but we will discuss the towering women of literature who are buried...or maybe buried here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. This tour covers over a mile of walking and some of the terrain is uneven, such as old cobblestones, small hills, and a few steps.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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