New Boston Freedom Trail Tour to celebrate historical LGBTQ figures. How to go

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.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Boston Freedom Trail gets new LGBTQ tour in time for Pride Month