Celebrating the Complex Legacy of Ellen Swallow Richards on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail, 13 December

Celebrating the Complex Legacy of Ellen Swallow Richards on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail

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Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm

1 hour

2450 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02467

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Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm (EST)

2450 Beacon St, Boston, Massachusetts 02467

2449 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-1460, United States

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Celebrating the Complex Legacy of Ellen Swallow Richards on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail
Join us every second Saturday of the month at 1pm to learn more about area and industrial history, engineering, archeology, water access and more from experts in a variety of fields. On December 13th, Dr. Alexandria Russell, Executive Director of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, will deliver a presentation showcasing Ellen Swallow Richards who is featured in the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail’s (BWHT) “Sidewalk Stories.”

In an effort to amplify the voices of the women who shaped Boston’s past and present, the BWHT’s signature program places ADA accessible markers in conspicuous spaces to spark curiosity and engage learners of all ages about the history that surrounds us all. Ellen Swallow Richards, a trailblazing American chemist and significant intellectual contributor to the Massachusetts water system, provides an opportunity to discuss how we grapple with and embrace complex legacies.

All events are upstairs in the Overlook Gallery. The presentations are free and open to everyone, including walk-in visitors, space permitting. Please help us monitor capacity by reserving your FREE tickets in advance.

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2450 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02467, 2449 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-1460, United States
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Celebrating the Complex Legacy of Ellen Swallow Richards on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail, 13 December
Celebrating the Complex Legacy of Ellen Swallow Richards on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail
Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm