This self-guided tour will walk along Inman Square and highlight the women who contributed to the second wave of the feminism revolution from the 1970s to the 1990s. Created by the Cambridge Women’s Commission and focuses on key moments, places, and events led by local activists and businesswomen. The tour starts at the Clayground – a woman-owned pottery business and ends at the 40-foot mural at Inman Square Firehouse. Along the way you will pass by historic sites, such as the New Words Bookstore which became a “cultural hub” for feminist activists from all around the world, the Massachusetts Feminist Federal Credit Union, the women’s health center and the Child Care Resource Center, as well as restaurants, shops, and various collectives, all led by women and for women. Read more...

Experience Boston and its history in a different way – through the life’s story of Anne Hutchinson, a religious leader who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to her beliefs. This theater tour will guide you along the Freedom Trail and will tell you the history of the old days of Boston from Hutchinson’s eyes. Read more...

Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston following a professionally guided tour that focuses on the stories of the Revolutionary Women who lived, worked, and changed history. You will hear about pioneering women from the last four centuries, from fighting for the nation’s freedom till fighting their own gender equality. Read more...

Boston’s South End is rich both in history and delicious food. Walk the streets, view the Victorian architecture, and learn about the local culture. Enjoy samples from the local eateries while hearing the stories of the chefs and proprietors who left their mark on this unique neighborhood. Read more...

There’s no better combination than art and food, and Boston’s Allston neighborhood has it all. Stroll the colorful streets, explore the murals and street art while feeling the vibe in the area. While tasting bites from the local eateries, you’ll discover the stories behind the chefs and artists who make this unique place what it is. Read more...

Many historical events occurred on the streets of Cambridge, and many women were the driving force behind them. Walk through Mid-Cambridge, visit significant sites including the Cambridge Public Library and the Cantabrigia Women’s Club and get to know some powerful and inspirational women, such as Harriet A. Jacobs who escaped slavery, Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz who was the first President of Radcliffe College and the poet Charlotte Fiske Bates. Read more...

Learn the history of the Cambridgeport neighborhood through the eyes of the women who made it. This self-guided tour will lead you through the Cambridge Women’s Center as well as the 888 Memorial Drive Takeover and get to know women who left their mark on the city with their actions, among them are the activist Florence Luscomb and the Businesswoman Isabella Halsted. Read more...

Chinatown and the South Cove area of Boston are rich in culture, art, and architecture, with murals, shops, and restaurants. But behind it all, there is a story of an entire community of immigrants. In this self-guided tour, you will get to know remarkable women who dedicated their lives to economic justice as well as social change. Walk between the Visitor Center on Boston Common and Park Square, and visit places such as the Elizabeth Peabody Book Shop, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Center, and the Phillis Wheatley Landing Place. Read more...

The social and economic changes of the 18th and 19th centuries did not skip Boston and its residents, and the women of the city had a big part in these transformations. The streets of downtown Boston reveal the stories of those women from every aspect of life – arts, law, business, civil rights, and women’s rights. In this self-guided tour, you’ll visit historical sites including the Nurses Hall, The Boston Athenæum, and the Edmonia Lewis Studio. You’ll meet women who were ahead of their time, such as Anne Hutchinson, Mary Dyer, Angelina and Sarah Grimké, and Elizabeth Murray. Read more...

Walk the streets of Boston to unveil the stories of three revolutionary women who made social change and had a significant influence on history. Celebrate the lives of Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, and Phillis Wheatley by visiting significant sites related to them and their actions. The 11 stops self-guide tour starts at the ‘Boston Women’s Memorial’ and continues to places such as the Boston Public Library, City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall, and the Paulist Center Chapel. Each site has its own tale to tell, and together you’ll get a new perspective on the journey these women had and its impact on today’s society. Read more...