Transcendentalism is Super Queer
Where can we find evidence of queer and trans lives in the 19th century? And what do we do when the evidence is missing?
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Boston’s Drag History from A to Z
A new pop-up exhibit from Queer History Boston!
For more info about borrowing this and other Boston LGBTQ+ history exhibits from QHB, please email info@queerhistoryboston.org, thanks!
Gender and the Revolutionary War
America was founded on the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Join us as we explore the history of LGBTQ+ Bostonians who challenged gender and sexuality norms while fighting to make those promises a reality.
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Routes of Pride - 2026 Zine
Our 2001 Routes of Pride Map recreated in 2026 in partnership with The West End Museum
Queer Boston’s Pursuit of Happiness Teaser
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the America Revolution, Queer Boston’s Pursuit of Happiness explores the stories of queer and trans Bostonians across the generations who have fought for their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Robin MacCormack
The story of Boston’s first LGBTQ+ Liaison and the Boston Tea Party 2 ½ Protest
Boston + Stonewall50
In 2019, Queer History Boston joined forces with Boston Pride to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City…
Queer Resistance, Queer Joy
Published in November 2025, Queer Resistance, Queer Joy reminds us that while the path of progress is rarely linear, one thing remains constant: queer and trans people have always been here, and we always will be. We invite you to reflect with us in our digital exhibit—Queer Resistance, Queer Joy—to explore the strength and enduring spirit of our community.
Barbara Henry and a Black Lesbians Bibliography
A book we have in our archives, Black Lesbians: An Annotated Bibliography (Naiad Press, 1981).
Black and Gay in Black and White
Black and Gay in Black and White, one of the first exhibitions to document the contributions of Boston's African American LGBTQ community, was mounted at Northeastern University in October of 1997. Featuring the work of Boston-area photojournalists, the exhibition highlights the cultural and social contributions of made by local African American LGBTQ artists and activists.
¡Aquí Estamos!
¡Aquí Estamos!, which chronicles the contributions of Boston 's Latino/a LGBTQ community, debuted at Northeastern University in October of 1998. The exhibition featured photographs of a broad spectrum of Boston-area Latinos and Latinas - from entrepreneurs and academics to activists and artists - with commentary in Spanish and English.
Above + Beyond: Our Community Responds to HIV/AIDS
Above + Beyond: Our Community Responds to HIV/AIDS is both a free-standing and online exhibition, as well as a database project, undertaken by The History Project to mark the 25th anniversary of the first HIV/AIDS diagnosis and document the Boston LGBTQ community’s response to the AIDS crisis.
Rescued NPS Audio Tour
Erased by the NPS but preserved by Queer History Boston, "Their Dreams, Their Rights, and Their Love:" A LGBTQ+ Audio Tour of Beacon Hill and Downtown Boston highlights the different ways the LGBTQ+ community in Beacon Hill and greater Boston area have lived, thrived, and fought for their rights.
Improper Bostonians: Lesbian and Gay History from the Puritans to Playland
The History Project has produced two important publications documenting Boston’s LGBTQ history.
Routes of Pride
Published in June of 2001, Routes of Pride traces the evolution of the Boston Pride celebration – from a few dozen lesbians and gay men marching as part of a Vietnam War protest, to a massive celebration that often draws more than 100,000 participants.
The Hanky Code
Hanky Panky: An Abridged History of the Hanky Code
by J. Raúl Cornier
Simply put, a bandana is worn in one’s back pocket for the purposes of sexual signaling.