LGBTQ+ Heritage Stories
LGBTQ+ (which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) history has many places, events, and people connected to it, yet these sites and voices are not always recognized or preserved. We are striving to weave more of these important threads into our cultural narrative, starting with the diverse stories below.
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National Fund for Sacred Places Historic Houses of Worship as Advocates for LGBTQ Rights & Inclusion -
Where Women Made History A Fresh Coat of Paint Brightens a Vital Piece of Women’s History in San Francisco -
Where Women Made History Reclaiming a Space to Reclaim a Place: San Francisco’s Japanese YWCA -
Where Women Made History The Colorful Past and Bright Future of Azurest South, Home of a Pioneering Black Architect -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund A Song of Hope: The Making of the Documentary "My Name is Pauli Murray" -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Juneteenth 2020: Racial Injustice, Preservation, and Place -
LGBTQ+ History 4 Storied Institutions Where Students Made LGBT History -
LGBTQ+ History Recovering Queer History in Indianapolis
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This May, our Preservation Month theme is “People Saving Places” to shine the spotlight on everyone doing the work of saving places—in big ways and small—and inspiring others to do the same!
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