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Cultural & Historical Museum Tour at Susan B. Anthony Birthplace - Albany

Cultural & Historical Museum Tour at Susan B. Anthony Birthplace

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Step into history at the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, Massachusetts, and discover the roots of the women's suffrage movement. This engaging site offers authentic artifacts and inspiring stories that bring Susan B. Anthony's legacy to life.

History Tour
Adams, Massachusetts

Museum Tour

All Ages • 1 Hour • Up to 15 Guests Per Tour

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About This Adventure

Explore the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum and immerse yourself in 19th-century American life through the eyes of a pioneering suffragist. Choose from guided or self-guided tours to discover her family's influence and the early fight for equal rights, all within the very walls where her journey began.

Duration

1 Hour

About

Learn about life and politics in 19th-century United States from the perspective of Suffragist and Reformer, Susan B. Anthony.

Your choice of a docent guided, audio guided or self-guided tour. While touring, the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, you will learn about everyday life in 19th-century New England, social and political reforms from 1820-1920, and some of the remarkable people who first fought for equal rights in the U.S.

You will stand in the room where Susan B. Anthony was born, walk the halls built by her father, and understand the strong values instilled in Susan during her formative years by her father Daniel, her mother Lucy, and the Adams Quaker community.

Free Admission Offers

We offer free admission for the following:

  • Children under 6
  • Library Pass from Participating Library
  • Free Admission Ticket from SBABM event
  • NARM Member
  • ROAM Member
  • NEMA Member
  • BlueStar Military Families Member

Adventure Tips

Engage with the exhibits

Take your time to read the displays and ask questions during guided tours for a richer understanding.

Plan for a visit during special events

Check the museum's schedule for events or lectures that deepen your appreciation of suffrage history.

Bring a notebook or camera

Document your visit with photos or notes to capture the historic significance of the site.

Visit nearby cultural sites

Combine your trip with other local attractions such as the Arrowhead Theater or local parks.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Red foxes
  • Eastern bluebirds

History

The house was built in the early 19th century and has been preserved to reflect the time of Susan B. Anthony's childhood.

Conservation

Efforts are in place to maintain the historic integrity of the property, emphasizing sustainable practices and preservation of the structure.

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Camera or smartphone

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Capture the exhibits and your moments of reflection throughout the historic house.

Notebook and pen

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Jot down insights or questions inspired by the exhibits for a more engaged visit.

Comfortable walking shoes

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Navigate the museum and surrounding grounds easily and comfortably.

Layered clothing

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Dress in layers to stay comfortable during indoor visits and outdoor moments.