Cambridge LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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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

We will meet outside the front of Cambridge City Hall (795 Massachusetts Avenue) by the rainbow benches. You’ll see them before the stairs that lead to the main entrance.

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

Cambridge City Hall

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.

51 Inman St

Participants will learn about the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, whose offices are in this area.

212 Hampshire St

At this location, our guide will share stories of an early lesbian organizing group, known as the Lesbian Avengers.

186 Hampshire St

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.

1369 Coffee House

A restroom/coffee break is built into the tour, to support our Cambridge neighborhood LGBTQ+-friendly businesses.

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Founded at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA, Project 10 East was the first school-based program for LGBTQ+ youth.

Old Cambridge Baptist Church

We'll end the tour here, before making our way to Harvard Square.