• Make Way for Ducklings Statues - Visitors can meet their guide inside the Boston Public Garden, located in the northwest corner of the park across from 67 Beacon Street (02108). These bronze sculptures, crafted by Nancy Schön and inspired by Robert McCloskey’s beloved children’s book (1941), illustrate a mother duck proudly leading her ducklings.
• George Washington Statue - A renowned equestrian statue of George Washington, created in 1859.
• Boston Public Garden - The first public botanical garden in the United States, established in 1837.
• 6 Marlborough St - The site of a school founded in 1887 by Pauline A. Shaw, a key financier of the women’s suffrage movement in Boston and founder of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government.
• First Church in Boston - Originally founded in 1630, this church later became a hub for the Transcendentalist movement.
• 67 Marlborough St - The residence of Elizabeth Putnam, an anti-suffragist and the first woman to preside over a state electoral college.
• 241 Beacon St - The home of Julia Ward Howe, author of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” (1861) and co-founder of the American Woman Suffrage Association (1869).
• 260 Beacon St - The residence of Blanche Ames, a pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control.
• 306 Dartmouth St - The Ames-Webster Mansion (1872), a focal point of the Ames family fortune and political engagement, including anti-suffragist Mary Shreve Ames and suffragist Blanche Ames.
• Commonwealth Avenue Mall - A wide central boulevard featuring greenspace and statues, central to the Back Bay development plan.
• 25 Commonwealth Ave - The home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association.
• The College Club of Boston - The first women’s college club in the United States, established in 1890.
• RH Boston | The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History - The former site of the Museum of Natural History (1864-1951).
• 501 Boylston St - The former MIT chemistry lab where Katherine McCormick protested against popular fashion as part of the suffrage movement.
• Copley Square - A central public square designed to be Boston’s new cultural center, established in 1883.
• Trinity Church - An iconic church (1877) recognized by the American Association of Architects as one of the top 10 buildings in the United States.
• Boston Public Library - The third-largest public library in the United States, founded in 1848.
• 585 Boylston St - Formerly Chauncy Hall, this site housed offices of several pro-suffrage organizations, including the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women’s Journal.
• Boston Marathon Finish Line - The finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.
• 687 Boylston St - Hotel Kensington (1884-1967) was home to the offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women.
• Newbury Street - A popular Boston outdoor attraction lined with shopping, dining, and numerous luxury brands.
• 26 Exeter St - The former Spiritualist Temple (1885), where women were permitted to lead public meetings.
• Boston Women’s Memorial - A memorial honoring three famous Bostonians: Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone.

• Small Groups (16 guests max)
• Women’s Rights Landmarks
• Back Bay Neighborhood

• Gratuity for Guide (optional)
• Admission inside Museums
• Guides in Period Costume

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.

• Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.