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Pioneer Memorial Museum Welcome to the Pioneer Memorial Museum, otherwise known as DUP. This museum serves as one of many homes of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and it holds what is considered to be the world’s largest collection of artifacts on one subject. The museum is free and is always a great option for…

Quincy Market Boston Welcome to Quincy Market, a historic part of Boston and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This market was first opened to the public in 1826, named for the then-mayor of Boston, Josiah Quincy. The market’s role has changed quite a bit over the years, going from fresh produce retail market to wholesale market, and…

Swan Boats Boston A peaceful and unique experience in America’s oldest botanical garden. While visiting Boston your group needs to make a stop at a local cultural icon, the Swan Boats! This family-owned business has been in operation since 1877, started by Robert Paget. The company owns a fleet of pontoon pleasure boats that operate…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT’s motto is “mens et manus,” or “mind and hand,” signifying the fusion of academic knowledge with practical purpose. Welcome to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston. More commonly referred to as MIT, this campus sits right alongside the Charles River on…

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises If you do nothing else while on Cape Cod, come whale watching with us! Get ready for a spectacular whaling adventure with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises. This company has over 30 years of experience showing guests the marine residents of Cape Cod waters, with an average of a 99% sighting rate….

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Welcome to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, or WHOI for short. This private, nonprofit research and higher education facility is dedicated to the study of marine science and engineering and was first founded in 1930 in Woods Hole, Massachusettes. WHOI is considered to be the world’s leading oceanographic institution, the scientists and…

Salem’s Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour Ready for a little Salem-appropriate evening entertainment? Good, because once you’ve enjoyed a hearty evening meal, you’re going to embark on the area’s longest-running “walking” ghost tour. Listen, spellbound as your knowledgeable guides artfully concoct a tantalizingly chilling blend of captivating storytelling, morbid humor, and stellar presentation – all impeccably…

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park Many faces, many stories, many truths weave a complex tapestry of myths and realities from this time of opportunity and loss. – NPS Welcome to the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park, the 145-acre historical park dedicated to the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home…

Sacajawea Statue  “Erected by the women of the United States in memory of the only woman in the Lewis & Clark expedition, and in honor of the pioneer mother of Oregon.” – NPS In Portland Oregon’s Washington Park you will find a sort of Women’s History hidden gem, a bronzed statue of Sacajawea. This bronze…

Alice Paul Institute  As the Alice Paul Institute, Paulsdale now serves a unique mission as a women’s heritage and girls’ leadership development center. The Alice Paul Institute, headquartered at historic Paulsdale in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, stands as a living monument to Alice Paul’s memory. Alice Paul was a major leader in the women’s…

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site “The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again.” Eleanor Roosevelt Welcome to the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, the site of Eleanor’s beloved Val-Kill cottage home in Hyde Park, NY. This site was established by congress in 1977 to commemorate the life and…

Women’s Rights National Historical Park Located in Seneca Falls, New York, you will find the Women’s Rights National Historical Park. This park holds several different educational and historic buildings that help enlighten and educate guests on women’s rights and the path that got us to where we are today. Your group will be able to…