EXPLORING GAY HISTORY ONE BAR AT A TIME

Since 2019 we have been working diligently to preserve the memories of the safe spaces we loved and lost, and to celebrate the places that continue to serve and support our vibrant and diverse community.
We have grown our Facebook group to more than FIFTEEN THOUSAND members who love reminiscing about our past. We have created a YouTube channel with 1600+ subscribers featuring in excess of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY hours of interviews preserving the stories of our gay bars past and present.   JOIN US!

ADVISORY COUNCIL
"I am very honored to be a part of this amazing project! Now, more than ever as our rights and freedoms are in jeopardy, it is important to remember and celebrate our journey and those that came before us. Paving the way for future generations to feel safe, surrounded by love and support while living as their authentic selves. "

Watch David's Interview at: https://youtu.be/cwS2qxMkm6E
David on 'Gay Bar Takeover': https://youtu.be/jj_sMKdIEc0

"I am thrilled to be part of this very important project preserving Gay history for future generations to appreciate."

Watch Freddie's Interview at: https://youtu.be/woteZkKMfcM


Scott's Interview Coming Soon!


AMBASSADORS
"If we forget our past we will lose our future. "

Watch Joe's interview: https://youtu.be/lllvHVnrqds

The time has come to establish a group of independent advisors to help guide the future of our project and help us spread the word about the history we have uncovered. 

Stage 1 will focus on the owners of gay bars and safe spaces. 

Their mission will be to:
  • Enhance the visibility of GayBarchives in their communities
by displaying our posters and cards, and sharing our videos;
  • Attend a semi-annual virtual 30 minute meeting
to discuss the direction we are taking and to resolve concerns;
  • Participate in and support GayBarchives events
by sharing our events and providing branded swag for giveaways;
  • Make suggestions about future activities
to guide us in the right direction as we move forward; and
  • Represent GayBarchives to their peers
so we can connect with more LGBTQ+ safe spaces.

Advisors will be recognized in all future videos and at the events we produce. They will also receive a letter of recognition, an identifying decal, packet of promotional tools and a banner on our website.