Harriot (1881-1974) and Margaret Curtis (1883-1965), social activists, opened the East Boston Dispensary in 1909 and founded the Curtis Cup in 1932, excelling in both healthcare and golf.
Harriot and Margaret Curtis were social activists. In 1909, they opened the East Boston Dispensary, an outpatient clinic to provide for the mostly Italian-American patients. By the mid-1930s, 40,000 patient visits were being recorded annually. In 1932, the sisters, both national golf champions, founded the Curtis Cup, the best-known team trophy for amateur women golfers.
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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.
