Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour-Mar 7th

This walking tour focuses on the pioneer women who contributed so much to Tucson’s history. Attendees will view the outside of their homes and learn about their lives. Some of the women covered include: **Sarah Sorin – the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court unassisted **Gladys Franklin – active with historic and artistic endeavors in Tucson, she died in the same room she was born in on Main Avenue at 89. **Edith Kitt – Ran the Arizona Historical Society for years **Bettina Steinfeld – wife of Albert Steinfeld, Merchant Prince of the Southwest **Annie Neal Cheyney – had the Cheyney House built on Main Avenue **Atanacia Hughes (pictured here) – married to Sam Hughes at age 13 or so, gave birth to 15 children (pictured above). ***This tour covers 1/4 of a mile in two hours and begins at Café a la C’art at 150 N. Main Ave. It follows the same route as the Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour and is a good tour for people who want more information and less walking. On-street parking is available.   ***This tour begins at Café a la C’art at 150 N. Main Ave. and follows the same route as the Mansions of Main Ave. tour. On-street parking is available. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 24 hours in advance will receive a refund. Cancellations received less than 24 hours in advance will not receive a refund.