Remember the Ladies
A Boston by Ellen Exclusive Walking Tour
Why I Created This Tour.
I created the Remember the Ladies tour because of the extraordinary woman pictured here. Mercy Otis Warren was a poet, playwright, and historian who used the power of words to ignite the American Revolution.
She was doing what Sam Adams was doing, but almost no one knows about her!
I have done extensive research on the women influencers from Boston or spent time in Boston during the formation of their important ideas and actions. This will be an interactive tour. I want to expose you to these women, and then together, we will reflect on their impact during their time and beyond into today - into our own lives.
These women were visionaries and trailblazers, and their thoughts and actions have influenced future generations. I want us to explore what impact they have had throughout time and place into our own lives.
About this Tour
We will walk the streets of Boston starting in front of the Chipotle at 283 Washington Street, at the corner of School Street in Downtown Boston. This is the site of the home of our first lady. As we take a stroll, we will delve into the lives of at least eighteen incredible women from the colonial era to today, whose names you may not have learned in History class but should know. We will see the historical sites significant to these women's lives, the formation of the United States of America, and society in general.
We will begin with a discussion on one of the most influential women in the fight for religious freedom, Anne Hutchinson.
We will then explore the life of slave Phillis Wheatley, why she should be a household name and her connection to the Old South Meetinghouse.
We will "meet" Mercy Otis Warren, her writings, and Abigail Adams at the Old State House.
We will explore Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood, to discover the influences of three notable women in history: Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Peabody, and Isabella Stewart Gardner. We will explore the life of social worker Amelia Earhart, before she became the legendary aviator.
We will then round out the tour by visiting the beloved and famous "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture in the Boston Public Garden, and discuss its creator, the living sculptor and Newton, MA native Nancy Schön.
Other women discussed on this tour include Weetamoo, Bet aka Mumbett aka Elizabeth Freeman, Deborah Sampson Gannett aka Robert Shirtcliff, Lucy Stone, Louisa May Alcott, Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Melnea Cass, Joanne Chang.
The Ladies
Abigail Adams
Louisa May Alcott
Melnea Cass
Joanne Chang
Anne Hutchinson
Amelia Earhart
Margaret Fuller
Margaret Kemble Gage
Deborah Sampson Gannett aka Robert Shirtcliff
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Bet aka Mumbett aka Elizabeth Freeman
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Nancy Schön
Lucy Stone
Mercy Otis Warren
Phillis Wheatley
Weetamoo
Tour Details
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Tour Duration
2 Hour Tour
1 mile - uneven brick sidewalks, and some slight inclines.
Starting Location
We start at Chipotle, 283 Washington St. at School St.
Ending Location
We end at Boston Public Garden.
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Weather
The tour goes in all weather. Please watch to forecast and dress accordingly.
COVID-19
Until all COVD-19 restrictions are lifted, all tours will remain outside.
Reviews
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Ellen is a top tier guide!
“Ellen is a top-tier tour guide in Boston and deserves that title 100%! The Remember the Ladies walking tour was incredibly informative, fun, and eye-opening especially being a Boston native. Ellen does killer work with amazing storytelling and engagement making sure that everyone feels comfortable, informed, and involved. Her passion shines through her work and you can tell as you continue through the tour, the time, effort, and care she puts in. Her spotlight on women of diverse backgrounds and other unheard voices/stories of women is incredibly refreshing. While the weather starts to warm up we’ll be sure to look for an experience with Ellen again!”
— Andrew
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Excellent!
“I took three different tours with Ellen, all of which were excellent. The women discussed during the tour come from various ethnic backgrounds and strata of society and it was interesting to see how their contributions helped to shape Boston, the country, and the perspectives of and about women. One of the things that I really appreciated about touring with Ellen was her post-tour follow-up. For example, when questions were asked during the tour that she wasn't able to immediately answer (there weren't many, as she answered most of them at the moment), she later sent me reference materials that provided very insightful responses. I hope that this excellent tour is offered more frequently so that others can enjoy it as I did.”
— Joseph
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Great!
“Ellen was a great host! I enjoyed learning about the history of Boston, the lesser-known but important women behind its history, and walking around a lovely city! Ellen was very courteous and attentive and proactive to the needs of the group. I also enjoyed the visual aids she had, which made it easier for me to connect to the women and their stories!”
— Lingo
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She's incredible!
“All of the reviews I read about Ellen's tours were spot on—she's incredible. The tour blew me away; it was so informative and entertaining. I had done a Freedom Trail tour the day before, but Ellen's Remember the Women tour was my favorite for sure. She is so kind and warm and welcoming. I loved every second of our tour! I was also impressed she did the tour for just me and one other person. You do not want to miss this tour about the women who made a major impact on U.S. history in Boston! What a treat.”
— Jacqueline
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I absolutely loved the tour!
“I absolutely loved the tour. Ellen was kind enough to accommodate the tour to a time and day that worked for me. Ellen’s passion for history, Boston, and of course the legendary women comes through. She is a great storyteller and guide. I also loved waking through some really pretty neighbourhoods, where Ellen stopped to point out historical landmarks and famous buildings. Some of the places were on my must-see list but having Ellen talk through the background of the place made the walk that much more enjoyable and fun. I’d recommend the tour to everyone visiting Boston! “
— Subani
