“History is very important and powerful. In a way, if you’re not remembered, you don’t exist.”
Martha Brockman, Gay & Lesbian Community Coalition of Central Massachusetts, 1993
From becoming one of the first transgender sanctuary cities in the country to holding the first national Women’s Convention to, debatably, starting the American Revolution, Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts, has played a role in nearly every major movement for progress in the U.S.
LGBTQIA+ inclusion is important all year-round. In recognition of Worcester’s Pride celebrations throughout September, I’m celebrating queer icons who called Worcester, MA home and meaningful moments for the LGBTQIA+ community that happened here.
“One-Eyed” Charley
Stagecoach Driver
1812 – 1879
Coming September 13
Frances
Perkins
Labor Advocate
1880 – 1965
Coming September 23
Elizabeth Bishop
Poet
1911 – 1979
Coming September 21
John O’Reilly &
James Tellin
Artists
1930 – 2021 & 1930 – 2023
Coming September 16
Worcester HIV Legacy
Public Health
c. 1988
Coming September 26
Did that example spark some ideas for your museum or organization?
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