Recognizing a lack of women’s representation in public spaces, Kaitlin Calogera founded A Tour Of Her Own to offer historical tours that elevate women’s stories. We picked her brain about her favorite tales.
1) What’s a little-known fact about women's history in D.C.?
"Women were the first group to ever picket in front of the White House, as well as the first to march in protest down Pennsylvania Avenue. In the 1910s, it was scandalous for these suffragists to take up public space, but today we see how their actions helped normalize these types of political demonstrations in the nation's capital."
2) What is your favorite tour to give?"
My favorite is called “Hear Her Roar: Feminist Movements in the Nation's Capitol.” The route starts with early feminists such as Abigail Adams, but also hits current topics like equal pay, gun safety advocacy, and reproductive justice. We end at Black Lives Matter Plaza and emphasize how women's histories intersect with civil rights movements."
3) Why did you start your tours in D.C.?
"From history to hospitality, this city has a vibrant arts and entertainment community with women leading many of our cultural institutions. Establishing a presence here allowed us to build relationships with and echo the messaging of places like the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Women in D.C. are the foundation of the nation's capital; we just needed some tour guides to bring this truth to the surface!"
