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Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

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Philadelphia, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this specialty tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country. Let’s talk and spill all that historical tea hunny!

Tour includes:

- Barbara Gittings, "Gay Pioneer"
- Alain Locke, Dean of the Harlem Renaissance
- Giovanni's Room, The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore
- The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade
- Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist
- A tribute to Gloria Casarez

Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Bud & Marilyn's, 1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

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    We'll meet at the intersection of 13th Street and Locust St, by the sign that says "Barbara Gittings Way". Right outside the red neon sign for Bud & Marilyn's.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start Time • 3:00 PM

    What To Expect

    William Way LGBT Community Center

    See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Writer's Block Rehab

    On the side of Writer's Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

    Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    North Camac Street

    See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia's oldest Gay bars
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-115692P3

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