Over the past few months, an ongoing legal battle has occurred at one of the most sacred sites of LGBTQ+ history: the Stonewall National Monument. Designated as such by President Obama in 2016, the monument is the first national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. It honors the events and legacy of...Read More
Like so much of LGBTQ+ history, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a relatively recent historical milestone. Created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, it is a day to celebrate and honor the lives, legacy, and contributions of trans people, while also raising awareness for the disproportionate levels of discrimination and violence that the...Read More
When we talk about LGBTQ+ activists on our Village Pride LGBTQ+ history walking tour, it’s often in the context of their actions, of what they did or accomplished. Some examples you may have heard if you’ve been on our tour: Craig Rodwell started the first gay and lesbian bookshop on the east coast in 1967....Read More
I start every single Village Pride walking tour with a road map of what we’ll be seeing and talking about over the course of the two-hour experience. I think it’s important to provide guests with a sense of what’s the come. I say something to the effect of, “We’ll start with post-World War II, moving...Read More
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflecting on what this year has meant for Christopher Street Tours. This year officially marked seven years in business. It some ways, it has been the most exciting year yet, with an expanded team and new LGBTQ+ offerings. And yet, in other ways,...Read More
Earlier this month, I was invited to speak with a class in NYU’s Tourism & Hospitality program. At first, I hesitated. My academic background isn’t actually in tourism – it’s in education. While there’s overlap between the two fields, I couldn’t help but wonder if my practical experience in LGBTQ+ tourism would resonate with students...Read More
Today, we recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month – a time to honor the legacy, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. But what we don’t always pause to consider is how this month began, or the person whose vision sparked what has now become a global observance. The origins of LGBTQ+ History Month echo...Read More
At Christopher Street Tours, LGBTQ+ history is the heart of our work. Our mission is to increase access to LGBTQ+ history by sharing stories and uplifting voices of those who paved the way before us. When I launched Christopher Street Tours in 2018, I spent countless hours in the archives, buried in books and articles....Read More
In 2018, I started giving LGBTQ+ walking tours in NYC. What began as a Facebook post and a free Eventbrite listing eventually turned into Christopher Street Tours. When I first started, it was just me – a solo tour guide with a binder full of photos, sharing stories I’d collected from books, podcasts, and deep...Read More
At Christopher Street Tours, we celebrate Pride every day. And while June is filled with exciting celebrations and powerful moments of protest, there are countless ways to honor LGBTQ+ history, culture, and community all year long in New York City (and around the world). Whether you’re a local or planning a visit to the Big...Read More
