YYC Pride History Offerings

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Pride.  Here is a reminder of the remaining history offerings we have.  {Look for our interview with the Calgary Herald’s Val Fortney in tomorrow’s paper too!}

Thursday, Sept. 1st

7:00-8:30 PM Downtown Gay History Walking Tour

Join the Calgary Gay History Project’s Kevin Allen on a walk through the city centre. We will highlight significant political and social events that affected the gay community. On the way we will pass by several historical watering holes where gays and lesbians gathered.  Everyone welcome.

Meet:  CommunityWise (The Former Old Y) 223 12 Avenue SW

Saturday, Sept. 3rd

3:00 – 4:15 PM University of Calgary Gay History Tour

Join University Alumnus, Kevin Allen, as he explores the University’s role in the emancipation of the LGBTQ community in Calgary. Combining personal reflections with historical references, the tour was a hit at this year’s academic conference, Congress.

Meet: Q Centre: 2nd Floor. Old MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary.

Sunday, September 4th

12:00 – 6:00 Pride Festival History Booth (in Shaw Millennium Park)

Come visit our table to talk about all things historical in Calgary’s LGBTQ community.  We will have some artifacts and old publications on display. And – new this year – we have produced retro gay history buttons. So come by the booth to get yours!

{KA}