Julia Oliver O’Neil (1909–1978) and her 10 daughters, famed for matching outfits she made, gained global attention marching in Boston’s Easter Parade (1940–1959).
Julia Oliver O’Neil (1909-1978) lived at this site with her husband, ten daughters and two sons in a house no longer standing. She and her daughters became famous marching in the Easter Parade down Commonwealth Avenue 1940-1959. Every year she made matching outfits for her daughters and their picture was printed all over the world.
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
