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Activity: SF City Guides Walking Tours - Castro Village

A partnership with San Francisco City Guides
Sunday, 8/18/2024
1:00 - 3:00
City Guides: Castro Village

Harvey Milk Plaza
San Francsico , CA 94114
United States

City Guides: Castro Village

Trace the evolution of San Francisco's Castro District from dairy farms to the epicenter of the gay rights movement. Walk through its rich history, from immigrant communities shaping its early days to Harvey Milk's groundbreaking political campaign, and discover the enduring legacy of activism and inclusivity.

 

When Harvey Milk won his historic 1977 race for the Board of Supervisors, he ran the campaign out of his humble Castro District camera shop. For the past decade, a vibrant gay community had been taking root in the Castro — one that would come to transform San Francisco politics out of sheer collective willpower.

 

But long before it popped onto the national stage, the Castro was just dairy farms and dirt roads. Follow its journey through Scandinavian, and Irish hands, immigrants who started businesses, social organizations and political groups to create a community of their own.

 

You’ll learn about the evolution of the Castro’s architecture, historic businesses and the people and places that played a role in making the Castro one of the epicenters of the gay rights movement — a tradition that continues today.

 

Meet near the giant rainbow flag – Market and Castro at Harvey Milk Plaza.

 

Space Limited. Reservations required: (415) 557-4411 or anissa.malady@sfpl.org


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