Passionate Struggle exhibit
Ribbon-cutting at the GLBT Historical Society and opening of the Passionate Struggle exhibit.
(photo by gerard koskovich)
Current Exhibits

New Exhibit
Passionate Struggle: Dynamics of San Francisco's GLBT History
499 Castro Street (at 18th St.)

The GLBT Historical Society presents Passionate Struggle: Dynamics of San Francisco's GLBT History at its new Castro Street location. This groundbreaking exhibit details the places, politics, passions, and people that have produced the possibilities for the diverse queer lives we now live. It will be open through October 2009.

Find out more at the Passionate Struggle website.

A companion offering of the Passionate Struggle exhibit is a free audio walking tour of Harvey Milk's Castro - download it here.

  • Open daily from 11am - 7pm, except for major holidays
  • General admission is $3 - free to current members
  • Become a member online

Exhibits at 657 Mission Street #300 will be closed from November 18th, 2008 to January 1st, 2009.

The Folsom St. Fair Exhibit will re-open in January 2009 along with our new Polk Street history exhibit.

New Projects


Inter-generational
Storytellers
PASSING ON THE PEN:
GLBT Organizations Build Bridges Between Generations of GLBT Storytellers

March 23 - December 9, 2008
The GLBT Historical Society and the Lambda Literary Foundation join forces to celebrate the contributions of three generations of GLBT Storytellers. We are hosting a series of conversations, entitled “Passing On The Pen,” designed to pair some of the pioneers of GLBT literature with today’s emerging GLBT storytellers.  (find out more)


Historic Preservation

Polk Gulch History Project
The history of San Francisco's Polk Gulch neighborhood is dynamic, joyous, heartbreaking, and wholly unique. It's a history that is also almost completely unexplored and, during a time of rapid neighborhood change, at risk of being lost. As part of a sponsored project of San Francisco's GLBT Historical Society, we seek people's stories of Polk Gulch, from the 1960s to 2000s.  (find out more or tell us your story)

 

About the GLBT Historical Society

GLBT Historical Society
657 Mission Street #300
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415.777.5455
Fax: 415.777.5576

Castro Exhibit:
499 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: 415.621.1107

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society (GLBTHS) collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. We sponsor exhibits and programs on an on-going basis. (find out more)
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Upcoming Events

Read Our December Newsletter

Jan. 15 - A new exhibit is opening in the main gallery, "Polk Street in Transition." 

The opening reception will on January 15 from 5:30-8:30 pm which will include a talk by Susan Stryker.

At 5:30pm there will be a talk by historian Susan Stryker. At 7:00 pm is the opening reception.

(find out more)

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Video Archive

Tour the GLBT Historical Society Archives
with Gerard Koskovich

Are Gay Neighborhoods Worth Saving?
Nov 28 2006 panel discussion

What Do Queer Neighborhoods Do For Cities?
Jan 30 2007 panel discussion

Queer Neighborhoods of the Future
Mar 27 2007 panel discussion

How Did The Gay Pride Flag Originate?
Nov 30 2006 news item on CBS/Ch 5

Volunteer Profile: John Fagundes
Feb 5 2007 report on CBS/Logo

KQED's "FAQ" Pride Month Episode
Jun 2007 program features GLBTHS

Historic GLBT Video Clips
your home movies

2007 Folsom Street Fair Beneficiary