Special Event

Event

Prescott Townsend: Queer Beacon Hill Before Stonewall

Boston National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Guided tour is free but registration is required

Location: LAT/LONG: 42.357507, -71.063311


Tour begins in front of the Robert Gould Shaw Massachusetts 54th Memorial.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Guided Tour

This tour is 90 minutes


Description

How do we leave a legacy behind? What makes a person worthy of being remembered? Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 90-minute walk to learn about the life and legacy of Prescott Townsend, one of Boston’s earliest LGBTQ activists.

Tour begins in front of the Robert Gould Shaw Massachusetts 54th Memorial. The program is free but registration is required.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

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