Stonewall NM
- New York
photo: Daniel Case
Why go there?
Stonewall National Monument in New York City honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a key moment in LGBTQ+ history. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village, sparking resistance among patrons and community members tired of harassment and discrimination. Protests erupted, lasting for six nights as LGBTQ+ individuals gathered to demand rights and visibility. The uprising became a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, inspiring activism worldwide.
