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Take the tour that introduces you to brilliant, bold Baltimoreans who changed the course of history. Whether paving political inroads or planning daring escapes, these iconic women made their own destinies, turning vision into reality, oppression into opportunity. Whether by faith, family name, personal fortunes, or sheer grit these women made history you'll never forget.
Let these bad boss babes inspire and amaze you while exploring the sites where it all went down.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in the lobby of the original headquarters of America's first railroad, the B&O. Gorgeous in-house restaurant The Morley for food and drink.
Walk back to Fells Point (25 minutes) or Boat to the eastside via the Harbor Connector (free Monday-Friday) or Water Taxi (tickets sold on boat Saturday and Sunday) and walk to Fells Point (10 minutes)
Itinerary
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1Fell's Point
Meet Ann Bond Fell who took over a shipyard and turn it into a thriving town, Anna Murray Douglass who orchestrated Frederick's escape to freedom, and Barbara Mikulski, total fireball and the longest serving female member of Congress.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Little Italy
Mary Pickersgill made the flag that inspired our national anthem. Meet Mary, her mother and daughter, and 13 year old African-American Grace Wisher who sewed the hundreds of thousands of stitches to make to make the flag that flew over Fort McHenry. Be amazed by its size.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
More millionaires lived in Baltimore in 1900 than any other city in America. Let us introduce you to two of them: Mary Frick Garrett Jacobs and her sister-in-law, Mary Garrett. These two powerful women shaped not only Baltimore, but the country through grit, political influence, and money.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Are you a WNBA phenom Angel Reese fan? Meet Mother Mary Lange who established Saint Frances Academy (Reese's Alma mater) after the Civil War and is on track to be the first female African-American Saint.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5American Visionary Art Museum
You may know and love the only Outsider Art museum in the country, but do you know the story of its founder? Rebecca Hoffberger has always marched to the beat of her own drum and Baltimore is all the better for it. Come get to know Hoffberger and AVAM in a whole new way. Gift shop is fabulous and free!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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