Documenting LGBTQ Boston
 
 
Cover photo from Russ Lopez's book "Hub of the Gay Universe"

Russ Lopez: Writing an LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown, and Beyond

Thursday, May 2, 2019
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The History Project, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116
Events in this series are free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required.

Join History Project board member and author Russ Lopez as he reads from and discusses his new book, The Hub of the Gay Universe.

Since the coming of Europeans to Massachusetts in 1620, LGBTQ people have been an important presence. From the Trans Day of Remembrance to same-sex marriage, Boston has been at the forefront of the battle for LGBTQ rights. Meanwhile Provincetown has been welcoming out LGBTQ people to its beaches and nightspots since at least World War I. The LGBTQ history of the region includes heartbreakingly sad moments that will make readers angry, and incredibly happy times that will make them wish they had been there to share in the fun.

Signed copies of the book will be available.

Doors and reception at 6:00pm, talk begins at 6:30.

About the Out of the Archives Series

Join us for a series of intimate events featuring focused topics, lively discussions, and materials from The History Project's archives. All events in this series are held at The History Project, 29 Stanhope Street in Boston, unless otherwise noted. These events are free and open to the public, but because space is limited, we ask participants to RSVP online. While Out of the Archives events are free, many participants make a donation to support the work of The History Project. 

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