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Explore Boston's LGBTQ+ history on a walking tour. Visit key sites, hear stories of resistance, and learn about the city's evolving identity.

Highlights

• Discover the hidden histories of Boston's LGBTQ+ community
• Visit key sites that speak to instances of persecution and resistance
• Learn about Bostonians who challenged gender norms and social mores
• Hear about the bars and clubs that served as incubators for the community
• Explore the stories, individuals, and events that shaped queer life in Boston

Description

Explore Boston through the lens of its LGBTQ+ past on this engaging walking tour. From the hidden histories of the 18th century to the activism and community-building of the 20th and 21st, trace the stories, individuals, spaces, and events that shaped queer life in the city. Visit key sites that speak to instances of persecution, resistance, and celebration. Hear about Bostonians who challenged gender norms, writers and artists who inspired new generations to oppose social mores, and the bars and clubs that served as incubators for Boston’s LGBTQ+ community and the burgeoning Gay Liberation Movement. Learn about Boston’s first Pride March, landmark court cases, and the contributions of local leaders whose legacies continue to shape the fight for equality today. Whether you're a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, this tour offers a deeper, more inclusive understanding of Boston's evolving identity.

Includes

Walking tour of Boston's LGBTQ+ history

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking. The tour is suitable for all ages and backgrounds interested in LGBTQ+ history.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund