Trailblazing Women of Seattle – Discover the City’s History Through Six Remarkable Lives

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM

Trailblazing Women of Seattle – Discover the City’s History Through Six Remarkable Lives

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM

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Overview

Step back in time and trace the lives of six extraordinary women who shaped, scandalized, and survived Seattle’s early days. From fearless trailblazers to infamous figures, these women’s stories are as complex as the city itself. Some defied expectations. Others defied the law. Some were celebrated. Others erased. But all of them walked these very streets. Join this immersive walking tour through Pioneer Square as we uncover 200 years of untold history through the lives of women who left their mark—whether by choice, chance, or circumstance.

About this Event

Women of Pioneer Square: Power, Scandal & Survival

Overview
Step into the past and follow in the footsteps of six extraordinary women whose lives unfolded in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood. From a Native princess to a queer icon, a cunning swindler to a pioneering mayor, this walking tour brings to life the grit, ambition, and drama that defined 200 years of women's history in Pioneer Square. Some were victims of fate. Others were agents of change. All of them were tough.

This engaging tour blends true stories, local lore, and vivid storytelling as you stand where these bold women once stood—and uncover the hidden history they helped shape.

Departure Point

📍 Corner of 1st Ave and Cherry St., in front of the Cherry Street Coffee House

Return Details

🗺️ Tour concludes in the park across the street from the Pioneer Square Light Rail Station

Duration

🕒 1 hour and 40 minutes

Languages Available

🗣️ Human tour guide – English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Pioneer Square
📍 Seattle, Washington
Hear the stories of six unique women who made their mark on this historic district—some inspirational, others infamous. You’ll meet a Native princess, a gay rights icon, a swindler, a religious zealot, a powerful madam, and a determined mayor. Each story is shared on the very streets they once walked.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Additional Information

✔ Wheelchair accessible
✔ Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
✔ Service animals allowed
✔ Public transportation nearby
✔ Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Inclusions

✅ A unique walking tour guided by a knowledgeable, local storyteller

Redemption Instructions

📌 Look for the short woman on the corner with rainbow hair.
📱 Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Voucher Info
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