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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
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).
Itinerary
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Established in 1837 as first public botanical garden in the United States.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Sculpture by Nancy Schön based on Robert McCloskey's classic picture book.
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(Pass by)
Equestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball commissioned in 1859.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Marking important sites related to Boston's Women's History
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(Pass by)
Home of Pauline A. Shaw, financier of Boston's women's suffrage movement and founder of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government.
Admission ticket free -
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Established in 1630, the church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college.
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(Pass by)
Home of Kate Gannett Wells, founding member of MAOFESW, Boston's leading anti-suffrage organization.
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(Pass by)
Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association.
Admission ticket free -
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First women's college club in the United States
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Historic, long avenue featuring a path through trees, grassy areas, park benches & statues.
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(Pass by)
Popular street home to shopping, dining, and many luxury brands.
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Home to the Museum of Natural History from 1864-1951.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Iconic public square built to be the cultural center of Boston.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1877 and considered by members of the American Association of Architects as one of this country’s top 10 buildings.
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(Pass by)
Then known as Chauncy Hall, was home to the offices of many pro-suffrage organizations including the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women's Journal.
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Founded in 1848, it is now the third-largest public library in the United States.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.
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(Pass by)
Location of the Kensington Building (demolished 1967), which housed the offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women.
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Memorial depicting Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Home of Abigail Williams May, one of the first women appointed to the Massachusetts State Board of Education and cousin of Louisa May Alcott.
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Beacon Street, "enemy-country" according to Boston Suffragists, was the starting location for the 1915 Suffrage Victory Parade.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Home of Blanche Ames, a pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control.
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Home of Julia Ward Howe.
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Historic House Museum with preserved interior from 1859.
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
- 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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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 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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