Providence Social Justice Guided Walking Tour
Trace Providence’s social justice history on a 2-hour walk
Duration
120 Minutes
Highlights
Explore Providence’s hidden social history through stories of local movements and underrepresented communities. Follow personal narratives that shaped the city’s identity and civic change.
- Walk through key moments in Providence’s social justice movements
- Learn about Indigenous peoples, African Americans, immigrants, and women who shaped the city
- Examine Rhode Island’s role in the international slave trade and the Industrial Revolution
- Discover stories of Edward Bannister, Princess Red Wing, and Maritcha Lyons
- Explore events from suffrage battles to Providence’s first Gay Pride parade in 1976
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 7 days after purchase, but not less than 48 hours before the experience begins. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Meet at the amphitheater (roughly the middle) of the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge (the Providence Pedestrian Bridge) near the intersection of James and South Water Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
Yes. All ages are welcome.
Meeting details
Meet at the eastern end of the Providence Pedestrian Bridge