About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ history, hosted by expert historian Dave Hayward (he/him) of the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Story Project &Touching Up Our Roots (TUOR). We'll explore key sites that shaped our community's legacy starting from Ansley Mall. See your city in a brand new way!
Dive into history & learn how Ansley Mall Mini Cinema & the 1969 raid on Andy Warhol's "Lonesome Cowboys" sparked the formation of the & Gay Liberation Front. See Smith's Olde Bar, once known as Gene & Gabe's, home to the beloved cabaret performance "Della's Diner." Pay tribute to John Howell at John Howell Park & explore the former site of Outwrite Books & the legendary Chuck's Rathskellar.
Learn about the 2009 Eagle raid that led to significant legal changes & galvanized community activism & much much more as we pass over the iconic rainbow crosswalks & the former locations of key LGBTQ+ businesses. Our final tour stop will be the First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta before making our way back to an Ansley afterparty.
Celebrate & honor the milestones of Atlanta's LGBTQ+ history with us on this engaging & educational tour. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with our past & drive with PRIDE forward into the future!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States
