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In 2008, longtime friends and Boston By Foot supporters Bill and Lia Poorvu established the Flansburgh Travel Fellowship to honor Earl and Polly Flansburgh and the spirit they evidenced by creating Boston By Foot. Every year, one or more deserving BBF volunteers are awarded the opportunity to travel to a city best experienced in our favorite way: by foot! This year, we were fortunate enough to send three of our fantastic volunteer guides on enriching and educational trips to London, Quebec City and San Francisco. During their journeys, Bob Perkins, Harry Friedman and Jeanette Maria gained [...] more

It was 10 years ago that longtime friends and Boston By Foot supporters Bill and Lia Poorvu established the Flansburgh Travel Fellowship. The Poorvus wished honor founder Polly Flansburgh and her husband Earl for the spirit they evidenced by creating Boston By Foot. Every year since 2010, one or more deserving BBF volunteers have been awarded the opportunity to travel to a city best experienced in our favorite way – by foot! This year, we were pleased to send three of our volunteer guides on enriching and educational trips to Dublin and Cork, [...] more

In 2008, longtime friends and Boston By Foot supporters Bill and Lia Poorvu established the Flansburgh Travel Fellowship to honor Earl and Polly Flansburgh and the spirit they evidenced by creating Boston By Foot. Every year, one or more deserving BBF volunteers are awarded the opportunity to travel to cities best experienced in our favorite way: by foot! Aside from benefiting Boston By Foot as a whole, we also feel that these trips are a fantastic way to individually reward our wonderful and well-deserving volunteers! They put so much work into this organization, and we’re so [...] more

Boston By Foot will host another round of online presentations by our Flansburgh Travel Fellows. Volunteers and members are invited to join us at 7:00 pm each Thursday from April 30th through May 28th. In 2008, longtime friends and BBF supporters Bill and Lia Poorvu established the Flansburgh Travel Fellowship to honor Earl and Polly Flansburgh. The Poorvu Family Foundation generously awards a fellowship to one or two Boston By Foot volunteers each year to travel to a city or cities best experienced in our favorite way: by foot! During this set of five virtual [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of online presentations at 7:00 pm each Tuesday from April 28th through May 26th. The series includes virtual Armchair Tours for volunteers and members, and virtual Book Talks which are open to everyone. Volunteers and members will be sent Armchair Tour registration links via email. Others who may be interested in attending these online sessions are encouraged to become a member . In addition to free access to all of our remote content, you'll enjoy free and unlimited admission to nearly all of our [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of online presentations at 7:00 pm on various Friday and Saturday evenings during May. These include three different versions of our popular annual True Lies False Facts walking tour, which will be held on Friday evenings; and one online version of our popular Tastings and Tales series offered on two different Saturdays. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. All of these sessions are open to the public and are free of charge. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Be [...] more

On Mother's Day, May 10th, Boston By Foot will host a virtual question and answer brunch with Nancy Schon. Nancy is a sculptor of public art displayed internationally. She is best known for her work in the Boston area, notably her bronze duck and ducklings in the Boston Public Garden, a recreation of the duck family in Robert McCloskey's children's classic Make Way for Ducklings . It is featured on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. Since 1966, she has lived in West Newton, Massachusetts. This program is open to the public and is free [...] more

During this difficult time, taking a walk is one of our few options to escape the confines of our homes and get some fresh air. To take your daily walk to the next level, challenge yourself to Boston By Foot's Neighborhood Walk Architecture Scavenger Hunt! On one or more of your upcoming neighborhood walks, be on the hunt for these architectural features. But be sure to keep at least six feet of distance from others! Many of these features are easy to spot on houses and large apartment buildings, especially those built in the late [...] more

Many Boston By Foot tours talk about history and architecture and use a building and its design to help tell the story of the place. These talks will describe the features of the important architectural styles found in Boston and help you interpret what architectural style can tell you about Boston’s history and culture. Volunteers and members will be sent registration links via email. Others who may be interested in attending these online sessions are encouraged to become a member . In addition to free access to all of our remote [...] more

Boston By Foot will host another round of online presentations by our Flansburgh Travel Fellows. Volunteers and members are invited to join us at 7:00 pm each Thursday from June 4th through June 25th. In 2008, longtime friends and BBF supporters Bill and Lia Poorvu established the Flansburgh Travel Fellowship to honor Earl and Polly Flansburgh. The Poorvu Family Foundation generously awards a fellowship to one or two Boston By Foot volunteers each year to travel to a city or cities best experienced in our favorite way: by foot! During this set of four virtual [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a diverse series of online presentations at 7:00 pm each Tuesday from June 9th through June 30th. Volunteer and member events include an Armchair Tour entitled Murder, Mayhem and Martyrs; and a lecture on J. Harleston Parker Medal Winners by Boston By Foot Trustee Tom Chung. Events that are open to all include Spanning New England, a presentation on both the historic and modern bridges in the region; and Boston's LGBTQ Past, a history of gay and lesbian culture in the city presented in June as part of National Pride Month. [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of online presentations at 7:00 pm on various Friday and Saturday evenings during June. These include a virtual presentation of our popular children's walking tour, Boston By Little Feet; a Beacon Hill version of our popular annual True Lies False Facts walking tour; and a second round of Tastings and Tales stories called Colonially Drinking. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. All of these sessions are open to the public and are free of charge. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of virtual experiences during July. These include virtual lectures, virtual multi-guide presentations, and virtual on-site tours. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code (same code as Footloose on the Freedom Trail) that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of virtual experiences during August. These include virtual lectures, virtual multi-guide presentations, and virtual on-site tours. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code (same code as Footloose on the Freedom Trail) that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of virtual experiences during September. These include virtual lectures, virtual multi-guide presentations, and virtual on-site tours. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code (same code as Footloose on the Freedom Trail) that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of virtual experiences during October, including our "Three Nights of Frights" October 29-31. These experiences include virtual lectures, virtual multi-guide presentations, and virtual on-site tours. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a series of virtual experiences during November. These experiences include virtual lectures, virtual multi-guide presentations, and virtual on-site tours. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and [...] more

Boston By Foot will host a pair of virtual lectures during December. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring Boston's rich [...] more

Boston By Foot is sponsoring a series of virtual experiences during January. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring Boston's rich [...] more

Boston By Foot is sponsoring or co-sponsoring a series of virtual experiences during February. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring [...] more

Boston By Foot is sponsoring a series of virtual experiences during March. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring Boston's rich [...] more

Boston By Foot is launching a new virtual series of short, monthly, guide-led "Saturday Salons. " This format gives you the chance to dive into a conversation with fellow enthusiasts! The first series is entitled "International Influence on Boston Architecture. " Historical context and reference is a very important aspect in understanding architecture. Presented by BBF Guide Rob Anderson, this three-part series will focus on past international influences on Boston architecture, through visual comparisons and connections. Rob Anderson is a professor of art and architectural history, was awarded the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award by the [...] more

Boston By Foot is sponsoring a series of virtual experiences during April. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring Boston's rich [...] more

Boston By Foot is sponsoring a series of virtual experiences during May. Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. Members should use their special access code that can be entered into Eventbrite to unlock a special, no-cost member ticket. Be sure to check us out on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for further announcements, including suggestions for exploring Boston's rich [...] more