Biden hosts Pride celebration with singer Betty Who at White House
President Joe Biden hosted the largest-ever Pride celebration at the White House along with the singer Betty Who.
Anastasiia Riddle, USA TODAY
The freedom trail is an iconic part of any visit to Boston.
The two-and-a-half-mile red bricked path passes 17 different historical locations in the city connected to the history of not only the state of Massachusetts but the entire country and the central promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness it was founded upon.
But freedom come at different times for different people – and now, just in time for Pride month and the 20th anniversary of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, which legalized gay marriage in Massachusetts, the Boston Freedom Trail will be honoring the contributions of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Rainbow Revolutionaries are guided tours that will focus on the often-overlooked role that queer individuals have played in history and their own journey towards freedom to live openly.
When and where can I take the Rainbow Revolutionaries tour?
Rainbow Revolutionaries will start in June 2024, available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The guided tour will run for 90 minutes and cover one mile and four stops. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $8 for children.
It will begin at Boston Common, behind the Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial, then the Massachusetts State House, the Park Street Church and ending at the Old Corner Bookstore.
The LGBTQ community has always been here
Queer people have always been a part of history, whether or not they have been acknowledged, some even in plain sight. The tour will discuss political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, such as same sex marriage and more, and the personal lives of famous Bostonians, including authors, an actress, and even dating back to the Revolutionary War.
“It’s a privilege to bring these stories to light and acknowledge the identities of people who may have felt hidden in the shadows during the time they lived in,” said Program Manager Catherine Benjamin, as stated on the Rainbow Revolutionaries website.
