Back Bay Boston: Votes for Women History Tour at Boston Walking Tours

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Discover women's rights in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

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Step into the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, where the tree-lined streets whisper tales of the American fight for women’s suffrage. Here, Victorian-era architecture sets a picturesque stage for an intimate, guided walking tour. This 2.5-hour journey begins at Boston Common, meandering through the city's past and into key landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the iconic Copley Square. The tour dives headfirst into the years 1870 to 1920, a turbulent epoch that forever changed America as women secured the right to vote. Trailblazing activists and influential financiers left their marks here, turning the city into a veritable battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups.

Why you'll love it

  • 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Back Bay
  • Covers the suffrage movement from 1870 to 1920
  • Visit Boston Common, Public Garden and Copley Square
  • Explore Victorian-era streets of Newbury Street and beyond
  • Learn about the activists who secured women's right to vote

What's included

  • Guided walking tour of Back Bay Boston
  • 2.5 hours of expert guided commentary
  • Visit to Boston Common and Public Garden
  • Exploration of Newbury Street and Copley Square

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