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LGBTQ+

HERITAGE ALLIANCE

RESOURCES

The LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance has collected the following resources associated with formal efforts to document LGBTQ+ history and culture. While non-exhaustive, this page focuses on federal, state, and municipal documents and initiatives recounting places with LGBTQ+ significance. If you know of any documentation that is not listed here, or for any corrections, please email info@lgbtqheritagealliance.org

  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was launched in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report Searchable Database of 2023 National Efforts
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/national-park-foundation-and-n/npslgbtqamerica
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/files/original/a2672a15d71d9e96737c07fb2cab16e6.pdf
  • Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)

National Landmark Recognition Programs

The following are sites designated as National Historic Landmarks and/or listed on the National Register of Historic Places specifically for having LGBTQ+ history as an area of significance. This list does not include nominations that solely mention LGBTQ+ history or recognize LGBTQ+ people without specifically inclusion of LGBTQ+ history as an area of significance.  

  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was launched in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report Searchable Database of 2023 National Efforts
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/national-park-foundation-and-n/npslgbtqamerica
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/files/original/a2672a15d71d9e96737c07fb2cab16e6.pdf
  • Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)

Historic Context Statements

A historic context statement is a document that provides a framework for understanding and evaluating the historical significance of places and spaces associated with LGBTQ+ communities.

  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was launched in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report Searchable Database of 2023 National Efforts
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/national-park-foundation-and-n/npslgbtqamerica
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/files/original/a2672a15d71d9e96737c07fb2cab16e6.pdf
  • Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
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