Peters Park was once Groton Street, home to Louisa May Alcott (1832–88), famed Little Women author, Civil War nurse, and advocate for play and joy like Jo March.
Before it was a park, this site was Groton Street, a home of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88), one of America’s most famous authors. Alcott’s best known book is Little Women. She was also a nurse during the Civil War. Alcott probably would like Peters Park. Like Jo in Little Women, she loved to play and have fun.
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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.
