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Greenwich Village Historic District’s reputation for dynamism can be attributed to its history of emerging artists and writers as well as the political unrest and activism of its inhabitants. With the rise of the counterculture movement during the 1960s, Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park became a hub for writers and musicians. In 1969, LGB residents of Greenwich Village pushed back against police harassment at the Stonewall Inn.
The White House and President's Park
1992 AIDS Ashes Action at the White House
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In 1992, protestors came to the White House to scatter the ashes of their loved ones who passed away from AIDS onto the White House Lawn. Acting out of grief, anger and love, these protesters demanded that President George H. W. Bush and the United States government take action to end the AIDS epidemic.
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Carrington House, Cherry Grove, NY is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is an important link to the development of Fire Island (particularly the Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove) as a community friendly to both gay culture and the arts because of its association with Frank Carrington, a prominent theater director and patron of the arts with a large circle of acquaintances whom he introduced to Fire Island.
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Between 1975 and 1977, the building was occupied by the Cinema Follies, an adult film theater that catered to gay men. The Cinema Follies was frequently targeted by the Metropolitan Police Department during this short period. This building was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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The Japanese YWCA, also known as the Issei Women's Building, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. The property is being recognized for its association to the history of Japanese American Issei (first generation) women, the African American Civil Rights movement, and the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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Phase One, a women’s bar, opened here in 1970. The bar was one of the few women-centric establishments within the District’s gay and lesbian nightlife scene. When it closed in January 2016, Phase One had earned the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously-operating women’s bars in the United States. Phase One was surveyed by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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The Furies Collective house in Washington, DC is directly connected with the early expression of the character, role, and ideology of the lesbian community as a social and political community in the 1970s. The house was the operational center of the“Furies,” a lesbian feminist separatist collective, which between 1971 and 1973 created and led the debate over lesbians’ place in society.
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The national Historic Landmark nomination for the Henry Gerber House in Chicago, Illinois became official during Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Pride month in 2015. The NHL now stands as an exceptional example of LGB history within the Midwest region.
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The greater Washington, DC area is a key place for queer history and culture. Learn about the people, events, and places that make up the area's rich LGBTQ heritage.
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The Baldwin Residence is significant for its association with American author and activist James Baldwin. He owned this house and used it as his primary American home from 1965-1987. Baldwin made important contributions to American literature and social history. As a gay Black author, civil rights activist, and social commentator, he shaped discussions about race and sexuality. He was active in literary, political, and social circles, influencing all of them.
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Normandale Field, a softball-specific ballfield in Portland, Oregon, was created in 1945, improved in 1947 and completed in 1948. The field was “hailed in the press as the most modern softball field in the country.” For people who lived in Portland during this time and who identified as LGBTQ+, women’s softball games at the field became an event and place to socialize with other queer women in Portland.
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The Kentucky lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) heritage context provides a broad historical overview of LGBTQ people and history in Kentucky and offers guidance in identifying historic sites and sources. The Kentucky lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer historic context was funded in part by an Underrepresented Communities Grant from the National Park Service.
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In many ways, the histories of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Americans have been obscured and erased. The threat of physical harm and persecution led many to live a closeted lifestyle. Historical references to LGB contributions to American heritage are rare and in many examples, the prejudiced attitudes of the author are obvious. In recent years, scholars have focused on uncovering the history of LGB communities and expanding our understanding of American history
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In 1953, the Eisenhower Administration entered office pledging to clean up the government. As seen with Executive Order 10450, this had devastating effects for thousands of innocent and faithful civil servants. Many LGBTQ Americans were persecuted and faced repercussions from this. Explore this story here.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Alice Ruth Moore Dunbar
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Alice Dunbar Nelson was a poet, critic, journalist and activist who was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
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Established in 1737, Old West Church has a long history in Boston. From its time as a church, to its stint as a library from 1896-1961, it has also served as a crucial gathering space for the community and welcomed advocates of social justice.
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228 Cambridge Street is the former location of Sporters Bar.
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This area once housed Scollay Square, a bustling commercial and entertainment hub that served as an integral part of Boston’s night life.
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Built in 1807, the Charles Street Meeting House served generations of worshippers both as a Baptist church and later as an African Methodist Episcopal church. Throughout its history, the Charles Street Meeting House acted as a space for social activism.
The White House and President's Park
1988 AIDS Memorial Quilt on the Ellipse
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You are standing at the location of the second display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, DC. In October of 1988, 8,288 panels covering almost the entire grass field were placed to commemorate some of the many lives lost during the AIDS epidemic. During the display, one AIDS activist, Duane Puryear, made his own memorial panel for himself. The AIDS quilt is community arts and memorialization project organized by the NAMES Project Foundation.