Making an invisible history visible

Our groundbreaking work documents historic places connected to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in New York City, from the 17th century to the year 2000, and tells the often untold story of their influence on American history and culture.

Mapped Historic Sites

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Curated Themes

Don’t know where to start? We’ve grouped a small number of historic sites by theme to guide you through NYC’s LGBT history. These tours will rotate throughout the year.

Village Pride Tour

Why We March

Activism Before Stonewall

Gay Activists Alliance

The Latest Events & News

Learn more about the project by attending one of our upcoming events. You can also stay updated on special announcements, media coverage, and when new sites are added to the map in our news section.

Support the project!

We are grateful for support from the National Park Service Underrepresented Communities Grants administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the philanthropic commitments from our foundation, corporate, and community partners.

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