The Women’s Heritage Trail tells the remarkable stories of women whose lives and achievements have enriched the city of Boston for almost four centuries.
Events and Activities
Back to Top of List
- Harvard, Hutchins Center for African & African American Research
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Call and Response: A Narrative of Reverence to Our Foremothers in Gynecology is an art exhibition and educational project that honors the lives of Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy, three enslaved women who were subjected to medical experimentation by Dr. James Marion Sims in the 19th…
- Cambridge
- Recurring daily
This tour provides an opportunity to visit and interact with the spaces that influential Black women in Cambridge inhabited during the 19th century. These historical figures include Harriet Jacobs, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Alberta V. Scott, Pauline Hopkins, Maria Baldwin, Mary…
- 256 Commonwealth ave.
- Recurring daily
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Women’s Memorial, special recordings have been created for the statues of prominent women's rights advocates, enabling the statues to speak! This memorial, which is also one of the stops on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail…
- Massachusetts Women's History Center, Online
- Recurring daily
Dive into the diverse, complicated, and fascinating histories of women in Massachusetts with our immersive online exhibits. For MWHC, good storytelling and good scholarship go hand in hand. We work with scholars and community members to create exhibits that tell meaningful…
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Recurring daily
How do you picture Isabella Stewart Gardner? The Museum’s founder came of age alongside photography, but as her celebrity rose, Isabella hid from the camera. She began to curate images of herself as carefully as the galleries of her Museum. Through a lifetime of photographs, we…
![The [M] Factor 2: Before The Pause (Perimenopause) Screening](https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/sv-boston/image/fetch/c_fill,f_avif,h_400,q_65,w_600/https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/crm/boston/pms_D52C9B71-C7D4-BC0E-6DFFFA989E4667C0_d5398051-d3c8-6413-ff67297890688533.png)
- Tower Auditorium at MassArt
Join The Whiny GYNie & Women's Health Advocates for the Boston screening of The [M] Factor 2, proudly sponsored by Beacon Wellness Brands. This event is designed to bring our community together around a shared belief: midlife women deserve better—better information, better…
- Hub Town Tours
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday
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…
An intentional wine fair coming to Boston in February 2026 Femme Fête i s a wine & beverage fair, comprised entirely of women makers. These individuals prioritize responsible farming methods, execute fair labor practices & adhere to natural/sustainable winemaking…
Join us for a powerful afternoon honoring the legacy, leadership, and living history of Black women through reflection, music, and community. This program highlights the enduring legacy and leadership of Black women through the work and history of the National Council of Negro…
They’ve been stealing hearts around the globe for two decades with the beauty of Ireland, its culture, and glorious music. They are synonymous with stunning harmonies, mesmerizing vocals, captivating musicality, and spellbinding renditions of traditional Irish music, classical…
- Freedom Trail® Foundation — Official Freedom Trail Tours®
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Discover the indomitable women who took part in the American Revolution, and the generations of women that followed, inaugurating their own struggles for freedom and equality. Walk the Freedom Trail and explore four centuries of Revolutionary Women who changed history - featuring…
Celebrate Women's History Month with Charity Dinner Featuring several of the city's most well-known women chefs. The prestigious Women’s History Month celebration at GRANA, hosted by The Langham, Boston, is back this year on March 11, 2026. This exclusive event offers a unique…
Cheesemonger, entrepreneur, and entertaining expert Marissa Mullen returns to Trillium to celebrate the release of her new book, I’ll Bring the Apps . Known for turning everyday gatherings into effortless, beautiful moments, Marissa has inspired millions to entertain with…
Join us on March 12 in celebration of International Women's Day for an impactful panel on SDG 5: Gender Equality and a networking reception! Building Strong Networks of Generosity, Opportunity, and Transformation Celebrate International Women’s Day with us on March 12, 2026, for…
Get ready to level up your leadership game at Elevate Boston, where women come together to inspire, empower, and conquer new heights! Founded by Dayna Zola, a two-time breast cancer survivor, this summit was created from lived experience and deep purpose — redefining leadership…
- Emerson Colonial Theatre
- Recurring daily
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best…
- Make Way for Ducklings Statue, Boston Public Garden
Join Hub Town Tours for a special tour celebrating the powerful activists of historic Boston in honor of International Women’s Day. We'll explore the captivating stories of Bostonians who built upon the work of revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley to…
- Make Way for Ducklings Statue, Boston Public Garden
Join Hub Town Tours for a celebration of Abigail Adams's 1776 letter to John Adams, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women's rights as they created a new nation. We'll explore the captivating stories of Bostonians who followed in the footsteps of…
Discover the top things to do in Boston this March. Start planning today!
Women Owned/Managed Restaurants
Back to Top of List
Estragon Tapas Bar
Estragon Tapas Bar is inspired by the supper clubs and salons of 1930 Madrid. Estragon brings old-world charm and a bohemian flair…
La Morra
La Morra features traditional Northern Italian cuisine, cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and a nightly prezzo fisso menu. The menu…
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan cuisine in Cambridge, MA with lunch, dinner plus Baijiu, wine…
Para Maria at The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
Rooted in tradition and steeped in nostalgia, Para Maria is a Latin-inspired restaurant located in the center of Boston’s Seaport…
Trade Boston
Trade Boston is a Greek restaurant inspired by coastal Mediterranean flavors. James Beard Award Winning Chef, Jody Adams, offers a…
Grace by Nia
The alluring, modern-day supper club puts a new twist on the timeless charm and the decadent aesthetic of supper clubs from a…
nathálie wine bar
nathálie wine bar is an intimate wine bar in the heart of the Fenway area. We focus on small production, responsibly made wines…
Porto Boston
Porto Boston is your coastal oasis in the heart of Back Bay. James Beard Award Winning Chef Jody Adams, along with Executive Chef…
Scampo
Scampo, the stunning first floor restaurant in Boston’s Liberty Hotel, is a culinary destination created by legendary chef Lydia…
High Street Place Food Hall
High Street Place is a modern Food Hall with 20,000 square feet of restaurants, bars and take-away counters that all serve…
Trillium Brewing Company
Trillium Brewing Company was opened in March 2013. Trillium is grounded in the concept of a New England farmhouse brewery, using…
Union Oyster House
America's oldest restaurant, established in 1826, is located on the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall. Specializing in hearty…
Shanti Restaurant
The word “Shanti” means peace in Sanskrit. Shanti hopes to transport its guests to a more peaceful place with both the ambiance…
Venezia Waterfront Restaurant & Banquet Facility
Fine European cuisine and attentive, professional servers await your arrival. This Business is Group Friendly! Venezia Waterfront…
Q Restaurant
A modern, contemporary Asian fusion restaurant serving a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. Our most special is…
Tamo
Located in the heart of Boston’s bustling Seaport District at the Seaport Hotel, TAMO Bistro & Bar is one of the area’s most…
Trophy Room
A favorite with the locals, Trophy Room is the epicenter of fun for the South End neighborhood. With a colorful atmosphere, superb…
Oliveira's Steakhouse
Enjoy the taste of Brazil with our incredible Dine Out Boston lunch & dinner special March 10th-23rd, 2024 (excluding Saturdays)…
Il Massimo
Il Massimo offers brunch, lunch and dinner selections inspired by the regional cuisines of Italy. We source our wines from small…
Forcella
Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston. Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend…
Fogo de Chao - Burlington
Fogo de Chão - Burlington offers an elevated Brazilian steakhouse experience featuring authentic churrasco carved tableside, a…
Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge
Park 54 is inspired by the life and service of the men who served in the 54th Regiment - a volunteer infantry comprised of free…
Reunion BBQ
Reunion BBQ: Where the bold flavors of the smoker meet the warmth of community. At Reunion BBQ, we’re proud to introduce the first…
Stillwater
Tucked in Downtown Boston, Stillwater is a restaurant that serves comfort food with a twist -- it’s a lively space filled with…
The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
Full service dining with full bar serving globally inspired coastal cuisine, local seafood and grass-fed beef, open for breakfast…
Hojoko Japanese Tavern
Hojoko is a rock n roll izakaya honoring the pulse of Japanese nightlife by serving sushi, robata grilled yakitori and street food…
Midnight Morning
Midnight Morning is a lively all-day neighborhood restaurant in Boston’s Roslindale Village—one of the city’s most charming and…
The Emporio
Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at The Emporio Restaurant, a corner of Italian excellence in the heart of Stoneham…
PAGU Restaurant
PAGU is a Spanish-Japanese restaurant in Cambridge led by three-time James Beard–nominated Chef Tracy Chang. Open nightly…
Boardeaux Boston
Boardeaux Boston curates elevated charcuterie catering that transforms any event into an unforgettable experience. From weddings…
Premiere on Broadway
Rooted in tradition and led by women, our Italian-American, women-owned business is a celebration of family, culture, and…
Capricho Colombian Steakhouse
Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is a family-owned, husband-and-wife–led restaurant offering an elevated dining experience…
Little Sage
Renowned Italian chef Tony Susi and restaurateur Jen Matarazzo reunite to bring a fresh take on their beloved 1990s restaurant…
Mestizo Modern Mexican
This isn't your typical Mexican restaurant! Driven by its Oaxacan heritage, Mestizo brings authentic Mexican cuisine with a twist…
Margeaux Supper Parlor
Margaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic cities in the country: New…
Women Owned/Managed Businesses
Back to Top of List
Boston Duck Tours
Hop aboard Boston Duck Tours and enjoy a fully narrated, historic tour of Boston in a "DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing…
Charles River Boat Company
Charles River Boat Company is the only company specializing in tours along the Charles River and Boston Harbor. Public Ticketed…
Wolfe Adventures & Tours
Welcome to Boston and beyond! Customized day and overnight Tours - adults & students. Boston's Trails, North Shore Lobsters…
Haunted Boston Ghost Tours
Since 2005, Haunted Boston Ghost Tours has been sharing Boston's dark, otherworldly, yet true history with guests from across the…
Boston Harbor Distillery
Boston’s premier distillery, located in a pre-Civil War era building overlooking Boston Harbor, creates proprietary craft spirits…
Boston Chinatown Tours
Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as…
Commonwealth Wine School
Commonwealth Wine School offers the highest quality wine, spirits, sake, and beer education for everyone - from novices to…
Rooted In, Newbury Street
A BIPOC locally owned boutique cannabis dispensary on Newbury Street — Boston's premier shopping district. Whether you're…
Bogosplit
Discover the ultimate fashion and beauty hub! Our showroom showcases local and independent artists offering an outstanding…
haley.henry wine bar
haley.henry wine bar is in the heart of Downtown Crossing. It's a wine bar that focuses on naturally made wines from across the…
Release Well-Being Center
Release Well-Being Center is a modern wellness destination serving Boston as well as retreats at our Westborough location. For…
Boston Flower Co.
Florals help transition an ordinary room into an extraordinary one. Boston Flower Co. will turn your dreams into a reality once…
JM Walking Tours, LLC
Come walk the beautiful, tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall or fashionable Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay with a…
Boston Sports Tours
Explore Boston and experience how sports shape a city's rich history and culture in Boston's only sports walking tour! Get an up…
nathálie wine bar
nathálie wine bar is an intimate wine bar in the heart of the Fenway area. We focus on small production, responsibly made wines…
Plymouth Bay Winery
At the Plymouth Bay Winery, we create unforgettable memories by providing delicious experiences through our craft artisanal wines…
