The Gay Bar in American History

For more than one hundred years, gay clubs and bars have served as havens and sanctuaries as well as party-spots and hook-up sites. They’ve been the centers of solidarity, community, and education. They’ve also been the sites of violence and persecution that ultimately led to great advancements in pride, rights, and freedoms. This richly illustrated talk highlights the history of a long and colorful American traditions central to the LGBTQ+ community: The gay bar.