Come along on a virtual tour of 150 years of LGBTQ+ history in Greenwich Village.
About the Event
Greenwich Village is well-known for its role in the gay liberation movement, particularly for the Stonewall riots in 1969 and the first Gay Pride parade a year later. But its LGBTQ+ history dates back much further.
LGBTQ+ History of Greenwich Village, from Whitman to Wigstock, presented by the New York Adventure Club and led by Andrew Lear an expert on LGBTQ+ history and a NYC tour guide, will delve into the reasons why the Village became America's first "gayborhood." We’ll learn about famous residents of its LGBTQ+ community including Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and visit the bar where the 1966 'Sip In' happened and the block where the first Pride marchers gathered. We’ll also discuss key events surrounding the Stonewall uprising and the rise of New York's lesbian and trans communities.
After the tour, there will be a Q&A session. If you are unable to attend the tour, you will have access to the replay for one week.
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.
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Contact AARP New York at nyaarp@aarp.org for more information about this event.