Sacramento LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project - Historic Context Statement - Second Draft

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 which will be used along with in-depth historical research to inform this historic context statement of LGBTQ+ history in Sacramento. We recognize not all stories are included in this document, so we need your help to fill in the gaps.

• Where were your cultural hubs, bars, and clubs?
• Where did you shop for books, music, and clothing?
• Where did you experience camaraderie or engage in activism?

What is a historic context statement? It's a planning tool we use to identify buildings, sites, and landscapes for their association with the LGBTQ+ community in Sacramento so we can recognize their historic importance. The purpose of a historic context statement is to provide a bit of information about a lot of topics, so it does not go into too much detail about any particular topic. It provides a starting point to help justify listing buildings on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources, create placemaking opportunities, and educate the public about this important history. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at LGBTQ-Experience@cityofsacramento.org