Stonewall National Monument is a catalyst for human rights and a site of national significance to U.S. history and culture.

The Stonewall Uprising of 1969 was a watershed moment in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Patrons of the Stonewall Inn bar in New York City fought back against what had become regular, city-sanctioned harassment by police. The protracted conflict took place over multiple nights, gaining national attention and inspiring a bold new call for equality, visibility and acceptance.

President Barack Obama designated Stonewall National Monument in 2016, creating the country’s first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ+ history.

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LGBTQ History Tour, Greenwich Village, New York, NY

Download a map and enjoy the first formal walking tour at Stonewall National Monument. Learn more about the places in Greenwich Village that paved the way for the Stonewall Uprising…

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NPCA worked for years, alongside thousands of advocates and hundreds of partner organizations, to pave the way for Stonewall’s inclusion in the National Park System. Since 2016, NPCA has continued our work to ensure more people know the Stonewall story and to advocate for enhanced interpretation and educational outreach at the monument. From creating walking tours and connecting school groups with the monument and its staff, to our collaboration with NPCA’s Ambassador for Change Mark Segal , NPCA has continued to support the monument and its history.

In 2024, on the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, NPCA partner Pride Live unveiled a one-of-a-kind visitor center at Stonewall National Monument, managed through a partnership with the National Park Service. This visitor center serves as a powerful place for connection and reflection, serving as the hub of information on Stonewall and its history as well as a resource for Park Service staff leading tours and serving as interpreters of the national park site’s significance. The space welcomes all to visit and learn more about the Stonewall story and its continued influence today.

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NPCA spent years working to establish Stonewall National Monument. Two days after President Obama designated the area around the Stonewall Inn as the first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ history, a National Park Service ranger gives out high fives at the New York City pride parade in 2016.

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Since the national park designation, NPCA has been a strong supporter of the new visitor center. Mr. Segal helped curate exhibits there based on his experiences during the uprising, which inspired his decades of advocacy for gay visibility and equality. Interpretation at the national monument underscores its continued relevance to new generations of LGBTQ+ youth.

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