See you at Lilli's: A Focus on LGBTQ+ Cultural Heritage Documentation (PastForward 2022)

Описание: From PastForward 2022 (https://savingplaces.org/conference):
From 1969 to 1979, gay-rights pioneer and activist Dr. Lilli Vincenz lived at a duplex in Arlington, Virginia, where she hosted the Gay Women's Open House every Wednesday, providing a safe space for lesbians, bisexual women, and women questioning their sexuality to hold discussions and build a supportive network within the gay community. The property is the focus of a pilot study for Arlington County, Virginia's Historic Preservation Program, which is embarking on an effort to identify, document, and celebrate places and events associated with LGBTQ+ Americans—narratives that have been overlooked or withheld in many municipalities. This presentation will provide an overview of the study's purpose, methodology, and findings, including a discussion of the primary and secondary resources that are available and may help identify other significant LGBTQ+ properties in Virginia and the United States. Preservation issues to be highlighted include documenting recent and complex histories, assessing additional significance of landmarked sites through the lens of LGBTQ+ heritage, considering community outreach and engagement, and exploring local landmark status and interpretation in a changing neighborhood. Sponsored by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.