LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Join TQNC and THP as we take a stroll through the Boston Common and Public Gardens to learn about Boston's LGBTQ+ History.
🌈 LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: Boston Common & Public Gardens
Presented by The Queer Neighborhood Council in proud partnership with The History Project
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 Meet at Park Street Station (corner of Tremont St & Park St, Boston, MA 02108)
Step into Boston’s storied LGBTQ+ past with The History Project’s signature LGBTQ+ history walking tour of the Boston Common and Publuc Gardens. Researched and developed by THP's public historians, this guided stroll through Boston Common and the Public Garden uncovers stories of cruising spots, drag queens, memorials, protests, and celebrations that have shaped queer life in the city.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, you’ll see these iconic parks in a whole new way → through the lens of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and community.
ℹ️ Details
The tour is approximately 1.5 miles with frequent stops.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Dress for the weather — the tour will take place rain or shine.
Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
♿ Accessibility Info
Boston Common and the Public Garden have paved walking paths that are generally accessible for wheelchair users, though some areas may have uneven surfaces or mild inclines. Please contact us in advance with any specific accessibility needs so we can best support your participation.
🎟️ Your Ticket Makes a Difference
All ticket sales are donations supporting The History Project’s mission to document, preserve, and share LGBTQ+ history in Boston and beyond. Thank you for helping us bring these stories to light. 💖
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Since 1980, The History Project has been documenting and preserving the history of Boston's LGBTQ communities, and sharing that information with LGBTQ individuals, organizations, allies, and the public.