Dorothea Dix

(1802 - 1887)
Mental Health Activist

Related Landmarks

Downtown
20th Century

Arts & Culture

In 1996, the Massachusetts legislature commissioned an art installation outside Doric Hall featuring six influential women to honor their contributions and address the lack of representation
Downtown
19th Century

Abolition, Civil Rights, Social Activism

The State House honors abolitionists Angelina and Sarah Grimké, reformer Dorothea Dix, and other pioneers featured in the Notable Women of Boston mural.