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Cambridge LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Join us on our Cambridge LGBTQ+ Visionaries Walking Tour! On this tour around Cambridge, we will learn about the many ‘firsts’ in LGBTQ+ organizing and the LGBTQ+ rights movement by visiting historic sites and exploring the stories of activists that paved the way before us.
Along this tour, you’ll see where the first same-sex marriages in the country took place, learn about a Black feminist organizing collective, visit the location where the earliest women and queer studies courses occurred, and hear about advocacy for LGBTQ+ students in public schools. Sites include Cambridge City Hall, the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Harvard Square, and more.
What's Included
- Photo opportunities at iconic LGBTQ+ sites
- A friendly, engaging, local LGBTQ+ guide
- A guided walk through the historic Cambridge neighborhood
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
11:00 AM
End Point
We will end in the heart of Harvard Square where there’s plenty of restaurants, bookstores, and other sights to continue your day. The square is just a short walk from the Charles River with scenic views of the Cambridge and Boston area.
What To Expect
Our expert tour guide will meet you at this location and lead introductions of the group. We'll also learn about the first same-sex marriages that occurred at this location.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Participants will learn about the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, whose offices are in this area.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At this location, our guide will share stories of an early lesbian organizing group, known as the Lesbian Avengers.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The site of many activist organizing groups, community spaces, and even a former bookshop, this site contains several significant markers of LGBTQ+ history for the community.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A restroom/coffee break is built into the tour, to support our Cambridge neighborhood LGBTQ+-friendly businesses.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Founded at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA, Project 10 East was the first school-based program for LGBTQ+ youth.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We'll end the tour here, before making our way to Harvard Square.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Christopher Street Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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