Women's History Walking Tour: From Seneca Falls to Suffrage

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Summary Description

Step into the world of Bath’s trailblazing women—artists, activists, and pioneers—who defied the tides of history in the heart of Maine’s maritime empire.

Highlights

A Civil War "sweetheart" who thought the wealthy should not be allowed to avoided the draft

A California native who hosted over 500 women in support of suffrage

An enslaved woman who put her name on the 1850 census and then escaped

A ships figure head carver's wife who fought for women's right to serve as nurses in the Civil War

A world-renowned soprano who was 'discovered' singing hymns in church

Description

From 1850-1920 women all across America stepped out into public life-sometimes quietly, sometimes at center stage. This one mile, 90-minute guided walking tour focuses on the lives of women from Bath - a 19th century maritime behemoth - of varying backgrounds who made waves in the law, the arts, in politics, civil rights, social issues, health care, and more.

As we walk, we will trace the progress women made in speaking out and gaining rights, freedom, and independence in a world that pushed back. Their husbands and fathers were renowned sea captains and shipbuilders, and not always supportive. Stand outside their houses-from an Italianate mansion with a widow's walk to modest middle class Greek Revivals with simple trim-imagining the echoes of gatherings and whispered hopes for change.

Guided by an infectious local educator, the tour will include time for questions and conversation. Join us for an inspiring journey and reserve your spot today!

Included / Excluded

What's Included

Expert tour guide
Small group with time for questions
Ideas for making the most out of the rest of your visit.

What's Not Included

Excludes meals
Sunscreen, water

Start / End Locations

Start Location: 33 Summer Street, Bath, ME, USA

Start Location Notes: The Gazebo at the park where the Patten Free Library is located. You can park in the Library parking lot or on adjacent streets.

Accessibility

StrollerAccessible

ServiceAnimalsAllowed

WheelchairAccessible

ParkingCloseBy

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Bathrooms are available at the start point, at the Patten Free Library, every day except Sundays and holidays.
The route is on public sidewalks and streets, with one medium hill.
Leave time before or after to dine or shop in charming downtown Bath.

Know Before You Go

Bathrooms are available at the start point, at the Patten Free Library, every day except Sundays and holidays.
The 1 mile route is a loop
Women's History is an expansive topic - we are constrained by time, geography and to an extent by the surviving historical record.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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