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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.
Resource
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…
See more ›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 Stonewall participant and activist Mark Segal, NPCA continues to support the monument and its history. Interpretation at the national monument underscores its continued relevance to new generations of LGBTQ+ youth.
Stonewall is our first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ+ history and it will not be the last. There are many underrepresented stories to be told within our parks. Join us in our commitment to ensure our parks are more inclusive for all.
Resources
- Take a walking tour of the Stonewall area in Greenwich Village
- Learn about the unsung heroines of Stonewall
- Hear NPCA’s podcast with voices from the movement
- Learn more about NPCA’s work to bring youth groups to Stonewall
- The LGBTQ Theme Study is an exhaustive academic analysis of LGBTQ+ history and culture in the United States. It was removed from the National Park Service website in March 2025. To preserve public access to it, NPCA made it downloadable here.
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