Historic landmarks are important resources in part because they help make the lives of the past more tangible — and help each of us see ourselves in history. Places significant to LGBTQ+ communities, however, can be overlooked because many of these communities formed out of the public eye by necessity, often receiving little mainstream attention at the time.
As people age and disperse, and as many sites close or are repurposed under new ownership, knowledge of these places’ significance can fade, along with the irreplaceable opportunity to document and preserve them. [Read more…] about Help Preserve Western New York’s Historic LGBTQ+ Community Sites