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Boston already has plenty of tours that focus on the American Revolution. So we created one that focuses on inventions, entrepreneurship, and social change — ways Boston changed the world, both before and after the Revolution. We’ll talk about the importance of the schools and colleges created here in the 1600s; one of the first “clinical trials” conducted in North America, which saved countless Bostonians from smallpox; one of the country’s most impressive Black inventors; the connection between an MIT startup and “The Wizard of Oz”; and women who protested and went to jail to gain voting rights. We’ll also talk about one of America’s first millionaires, whose fortune was built on ice cream and cocktails.
If you want to understand what makes Boston unique, and you’re interested in STEM, entrepreneurship, or social change movements, this tour is especially for you!
This is an official Innovation Trail walking tour.
Next tours on: July 27, 28, 29, 31, Aug 1, 2, 8, 12, 19, 20, 22.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This memorial is at 24 School Street, in between a large Walgreens, a Chipotle, Luke's Lobster and Sweetgreen (with restrooms), and the Old South Meeting House. Look for a large Innovation Trail sign.
Itinerary
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This walk focuses on several key sites on the Boston side of The Innovation Trail, in and around the Park Street T station, Boston Common, and City Hall Plaza.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Old State House (Pass by)
We'll talk about a famous inventor who worked — and experimented near here.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Movies wouldn't be the same without this pioneering startup — which showed their first film here.
Admission ticket free -
Massachusetts State House (Pass by)
We'll talk about the women's suffrage movement, and women who were arrested for protesting here.
Admission ticket free -
Boston Common (Pass by)
What role did America's first public park play in the creation of football?
Admission ticket free -
Old City Hall (Pass by)
We'll talk about one of Boston's most famous school dropouts.
Admission ticket free -
King's Chapel Burying Ground (Pass by)
One of America's first millionaires lies here. Cocktails and ice cream wouldn't be the same without him!
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 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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