The Story of the Stonewall Inn

Learn about the landmark location for the uprising that propelled the fight for gay civil rights

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The Stonewall Inn, located in New York City's Greenwich Village, was a haven for LGBTQ+ people in the late 1960s. Back then, homosexuality was illegal and gay bars were frequently raided by police. 

Christopher Park June 13 2016Stonewall National Monument

On June 28, 1969, a routine raid on Stonewall turned violent. Patrons, fed up with years of harassment, fought back against the police, igniting six days of riots known as the Stonewall Riots.

Christopher Park June 13 2016Stonewall National Monument

This wasn't the first LGBTQ+ protest, but the Stonewall uprising became a turning point.

Pride Parade 2018Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall became a symbol of resistance, and every year, Pride parades around the world celebrate the progress made and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality.

Pride Parade 2018Stonewall National Monument

To honor the legacy of the Stonewall Inn, President Barack Obama officially designated the Stonewall National Monument on June 24, 2016; making it the United States' first national monument designated for an LGBT historic site.

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