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
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.
Explore our free digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app and hear from the project team and the activists who made LGBT history
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.
“High Levels of Madness”: The Fight for LGBTQ Inclusion at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
October 29, 2024
From Loisaida to the South Bronx: Puerto Rican LGBTQ Culture in NYC
November 19, 2024
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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