Explore Historic LGBTQIA+ Sites in NYC
For this year’s Pride, take a tour of the place where it all began.
The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march, which took place in June 1970, by offering an online tour of the historic Greenwich Village in New York City. In addition to its general historic significance, Greenwich Village is home to The Stonewall Inn, the site of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969.
“Dating from the 19th century, Greenwich Village was the epicenter of LGBT life well into the late 20th century. Learn about the LGBT presence in the Bohemian Village and virtually tour the sites connected to LGBT activists, artists, and businesses,” it mentions on the event’s website. “Hear about the places and people of the pre- and post-Stonewall LGBT civil rights movement and their lasting impact on American culture.”
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The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project is a cultural heritage initiative dedicated to documenting historic sites related to the LGBTQIA+ community. Currently, they have documented over 265 sites across all five boroughs of New York City, some dating back to the 17th century. Their website features an interactive map that highlights all the historic sites and provides essential details about each location.
Moreover, as NYC Pride will be online this year, including workshops, rallies, and other events, there is no better opportunity to learn about its history than through a virtual tour!
The tour is scheduled for June 23 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tour guides Jay Shockley and Ken Lustbader will host this enlightening online event.
Tickets are available at an affordable price of $10. For more information, visit the tour’s event page on Eventbrite or check out the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project website.
