1:30 - 3:00
Explore North Beach and reveal the locations of dozens of queer-friendly spaces as far back as the 18th century in San Francisco's original "gayborhood." This walk guides you through the historic and scenic sites of the Jackson Square district.
Learn about a Latinx drag queen who outwitted the police, a Black bisexual singer who lit up marquees and scores of straight allies who fought and won victories for the early queer community. Before Stonewall, Harvey Milk, or the rainbow flag, learn how brave queer people made visible the “unspeakable vice” of the Victorians and—through the process—gained a voice.
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Community & Neighborhood
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History
Learn more about local history.
LGBTQIA+ Interest
Gather, share knowledge and celebrate our unique identities at the queerest library ever.
For more resources, the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center is the gateway to the Library’s broader collections documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual history and culture, with a special emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area.