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Historic Preservation

LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project

Historic Preservation

LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project

Lesbian and gay rights march historic black and white photo of people holding a sign for the march/walk.

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Project background

A historic context and survey of Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ history

The City of Sacramento is seeking public participation in its effort to document LGBTQ+ history in Sacramento. This grant-funded project is collecting oral history interviews, documents and photos from members of the public through our online portal (link located below), which is being used along with in-depth historical research to produce a thematic historic context statement of LGBTQ history in Sacramento.

The first draft historic context statement is now available for public review until July 7th! See the link below for our online commenting portal.

Review the draft here!

Comment on or download the Draft Historic Context Statement

If you would like a physical copy of the historic context statement to review, copies will be available at the following locations starting June 10th (we recommend calling to confirm availability):

Lavender Library, 1414 21st Street
LGBT Community Center, 1015 20th St
Marsha P. Johnson Center South, 7725 Stockton Blvd Suite O
North Sacramento - Hagginwood Library, 2109 Del Paso Boulevard
Community Development Department, 300 Richards Boulevard, Third Floor Public Counter

The project began in early 2024 and will end in January 2025. To get notified of project updates, public comment review periods and public meeting dates, sign up below for our email list!

Submit Your History Here

Volunteer With Us!

Funding and collaboration

The project is made possible through the support of the State Office of Historic Preservation - Certified Local Government Program through the Historic Preservation Fund, and the City of Sacramento. The project is managed by dedicated city staff, with the assistance of community partners and professional consultants.

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Frequently asked questions

What does LGBTQ mean?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning

The “plus” (+) is used to signify other sexual orientations and gender identities that are not encompassed in the five-letter LGBTQ acronym.

What’s a historic context statement?

A historic context statement is a thematic overview of history for a particular group, type of architecture, or movement that we use to evaluate and identify potential historic properties. For this project, we are researching LGBTQ history in Sacramento so we can identify the historic sites important to the community so they can be recognized and preserved. Historic context statements can also facilitate future grant funding, public history placemaking, museum exhibits, and more.

How can I help?

If you have any documents, photographs, or stories to tell, we have an online portal set up where you can submit your items to the City’s archive.

In partnership with the Lavender Library and Preservation Sacramento, we have a volunteer stipend program for individuals interested in working with the project. Tasks include gathering oral history interviews, hosting meetings, scholarly research, and more. To learn more about the program, visit out project partner's website: LGBTQ+ Experience Project -- Lavender Library.

We also need your help to spread the word about our project to people in the community!

Do you need to identify as a member of the LGBTQ community?

No! If you have any history to share in the form of documents, photos, or personal history, we’d love to hear from you.

What area is going to be surveyed... and what is a survey?

A survey is a planning tool that we use to identify potentially significant historic buildings and sites through research and gathering other information. The project aims to survey buildings, structures, and other key locations in the Lavender Heights neighborhood for its historic association with the LGBTQ community in Sacramento. Although, the historic context statement will include research citywide, and individually eligible properties outside of Lavender Heights will be evaluated as well.

Will my name be associated with any information I provide?

We do require your consent to accept copies of your photos and documents into the City’s archive, but your name will not be published if you would like it to remain private.

Has the City done any similar projects?

Yes! Preservation staff recently completed the African American Experience Project, you can find information about the project here: African American Experience Project - City of Sacramento

Any other questions? Contact us!

Project Email: LGBTQ-Experience@cityofsacramento.org

Sean de Courcy, Preservation Director

916-808-2796 (office)

916-662-2626 (mobile)

Henry Feuss, Historic Preservation Planner

916-808-5880 (office)

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