San Francisco’s Political Women: Power, Progress & Protest Walking Tour

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park | San Francisco, CA

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March through herstory! From suffragists to Madam Mayors, uncover the bold women who transformed San Francisco—and the nation.
About this Event

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Briefly About the Tour:

Uncover San Francisco’s political powerhouses on this walking tour spotlighting barrier-breaking women from the 1800s to today.


More About the Tour:

This unforgettable walking tour brings San Francisco’s political story to life, tracing the bold voices and fearless footsteps of the women who raised their voices, claimed their power, and forever changed the city—and those still shaping its future today.

From the earliest suffragists demanding the vote to the powerhouse women running City Hall, Congress, and the White House, you’ll uncover hidden landmarks, legendary legacies, and the fierce fights for justice that defined—and continue to shape—San Francisco’s identity as a progressive city.

Whether you’re a curious local, a passionate feminist, a student of politics, or a traveler seeking deeper stories—this tour will open your eyes and lift your spirit.

🔥 Tour Highlights Include:

  • 🌳 Reclaiming the Roots: Pay tribute to Mary Ellen Pleasant, the “Mother of Civil Rights in California,” and meet the women who challenged segregation and slavery in the West.
  • 🗳️ Votes & Voices: Step inside the suffrage movement—clubs, cafés, and rallies where women stirred political revolution long before they could legally vote.
  • 🏛️ Madam Mayors & Barrier Breakers: Enter City Hall to stand where women like Dianne Feinstein and London Breed shattered ceilings and claimed power.
  • ⚖️ Firsts That Changed Everything: Honor Clara Foltz—the first woman lawyer in the West—and Kamala Harris, who rose from SF’s courts to the Vice Presidency.
  • 🏳️‍🌈 Queer Power, Loud & Proud: Learn how lesbian and gender-expansive political strategists shaped elections, rights movements, and the future.
  • 🍦 Scoop Up the Future: End the tour on a sweet note at our Ice Cream Social, featuring emerging political voices and voter registration.

This isn’t just a tour—it’s a celebration of the firebrands, fighters, and future-makers who dared to lead. Come walk the walk of San Francisco’s fiercest political women!


About Your Tour Guide:

Meet your guide: a storyteller, lifelong truth-seeker, and proud Bay Area native.

Heather Cassell was raised in the San Francisco and Santa Cruz Bay Areas and brings over 30 years of journalism experience to every tour. She writes for the Bay Area Reporter and other national and regional outlets, covering politics, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and movements that have shaped—and shaken—our world.

Throughout her career, Heather has uncovered untold histories, interviewed changemakers, and amplified voices too often left out of the narrative. She brings that same passion to the streets—transforming sidewalks into stages and city corners into turning points in herstory with Go Roam Tours.

Join Heather for a tour that’s as spirited, sharp, and fearless as the women who helped build San Francisco from the ground up.

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Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park, 1501-1699 Octavia Street, San Francisco, United States

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