BOSTON BY FOOT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SHARING BOSTON’S STORIES, RECEIVES CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION

BOSTON BY FOOT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SHARING BOSTON’S STORIES, RECEIVES CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION

BOSTON, November 12, 2026 – Boston By Foot (BBF), Boston’s only volunteer-led nonprofit walking tour organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary last Friday with a special appreciation event at Boston City Hall, recognizing five decades of bringing Boston’s history to life and the dedicated volunteers who make its work possible. The milestone celebration follows a recent recognition by the Boston City Council, led by District 5 Councilor Enrique Pepén, honoring the organization’s contributions to the city.

“Reaching 50 years is an incredible milestone, and it would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers who have shared their time, knowledge, and passion for Boston over the years,” said Samantha Nelson, Executive Director of Boston By Foot. “Boston By Foot is a community of people who believe the city’s stories are worth discovering and sharing. We’re so grateful to everyone who has helped build this legacy, and excited for the stories and connections ahead.”

Founded in 1976, Boston By Foot has spent five decades connecting residents and visitors to Boston’s neighborhoods, architecture, and history through engaging, volunteer-led walking tours. On November 4, BBF led members of the Boston City Council on a guided tour of City Hall before receiving a City Council resolution recognizing its 50 years of service and contributions to the community. As BBF looks toward the future, the organization remains committed to making Boston’s history accessible, engaging, and inclusive while creating opportunities for new voices and perspectives to shape the stories it tells.

A complete schedule of Boston By Foot tours and registration information is available at bostonbyfoot.org.