Curious to learn about the women that shaped Maine’s largest city? Portland by the Foot offers a 2-hour, 1.3 mile Women’s History walking tour that highlights some of the most historical parts of Portland.

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. time slots are available most days.

From PortlandByTheFoot.com:

Running the factories or running for office, Portland women boldly shaped our city’s culture while continually moving the country toward equal rights. Hear stories of women who achieved remarkable things, like the Indigenous Penobscot performer who reframed immigration policy, the Chinese immigrant and laundress who won American Mother of the Year, the white tavern keeper who went up against the British Navy, and the enslaved Black maid who abolished slavery statewide. Experience the charm and depth of a city that was almost lost were it not for the impact of women’s collective energy and passion.

In brief

• $35 per person

• 2 Hours

• 1.3 miles of walking, including opportunities to sit and catch the shade here and there along the route. Participants will be asked to traverse some uneven sidewalks. There are no stairs on this route.

• We’ll visit Portland’s Arts District and West End

• Start: Portland City Hall (389 Congress Street, at the head of Exchange Street)

• End: Longfellow Square (half-mile from start)

Highlights include

Portland City Hall, First Parish Church, Portland High School, Monument Square, Portland Public Library, Time and Temperature Building, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House, Arts District, Congress Street Historic District, Mechanics’ Hall, Congress Square, Eastland Hotel, Portland Museum of Art, McLellan-Sweat Mansion, Spring Street Historic District, Park Row, St. Luke’s Cathedral, Mercy Hospital, Portland Club, Longfellow Square