Boston By Foot

Featured Tour!
Slavery and Abolition in Massachusetts
Saturday, May 30th, 11 AM and additional dates in June, July & August

Explore the events and people that were a part of Massachusetts’ complex and long history of slavery, from the arrival of European colonists on the Shawmut Peninsula to the passage of the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery. Securing full citizenship rights for African-Americans in Boston and the United States required enormous will. Learn how slavery started, evolved, and finally ended here.

Learn more and register:

https://bostonbyfoot.org/tours/slavery-and-abolition-in-massachusetts/

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Barney Frank, a dedicated public servant, trailblazing leader in LGBTQ rights, champion for Massachusetts and part of Boston By Foot’s earliest history.

In the 1970s, as a young state representative, Barney Frank served as the very first graduation speaker for Boston By Foot’s volunteer training program. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we are especially grateful for moments like this photo, reminders of the people who believed in the value of connecting people to Boston through history, neighborhoods, and shared experiences from the very beginning. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we are especially grateful for moments like this photo, reminders of the people who believed in the value of connecting people to Boston through history, neighborhoods, and shared experiences from the very beginning.

Throughout his career, Barney Frank helped shape conversations about equality, representation, and public service in Massachusetts and across the country. We extend our condolences to all who knew and loved him, and we honor his lasting legacy.

So pleased to partner with the Reading Library and have your patrons join our tours!

This RPL discount pass was made for summer! See Boston's neighborhoods, architecture, people & history in a new way with Boston By Foot. Tours for families and children available.

You know Boston… or do you? 👀

But how much do you really know about the stories under your feet?

Become a Boston By Foot member and turn your everyday walks into discoveries:
🏛 Hidden history
👣 Surprising stories
🗺 New neighborhoods
💬 Conversations and connections
✨ A whole new way to see Boston

Plus, by becoming a member, you help so many others connect to Boston’s neighborhoods, history, architecture, and communities through shared, place-based experiences.

👉bostonbyfoot.org/about/get-involved/

It was a tough weekend for Boston sports.

The Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics are out of the playoffs, and it’s been a slow start for the Boston Red Sox.

But we’re not done yet…
We’re turning our attention to the Boston Fleet, who are still fighting in the playoffs 💪

And in the spirit of good sportsmanship, we’re making good on our wager with our friends at Explore Buffalo. A Boston Cream Pie is headed your way! 🍰

Which feels like the perfect moment to share a little Boston history…

Boston Cream Pie was first created at legendary Parker House Hotel (pictured here) in the 1850s. With layers of sponge cake, custard filling, and chocolate glaze, it’s actually a cake - not a pie - and has been a local favorite ever since (and even became the official state dessert!).

Congrats, Buffalo - we’ll be shipping up your Pie!