Gay Liberation Monument — Attraction in New York

Absolutely loved being here — or, at least, loved the parts of it we could actually see through the locked gates. The park was closed because, apparently, the Trump Administration thought funding national parks and celebrating civil rights was a little too fabulous for the federal budget. Still, nothing says “Land of the Free” quite like a barricade around a monument about liberation

We made the most of it, though. We lingered outside, reading the plaques and paying our respects to the brave souls who started it all. We took selfies with the statues through the bars like queer zoo exhibits, and chatted with other disappointed visitors. The information inside the visitor center was deeply moving — the kind of history that reminds you how far we’ve come and how fragile progress can be if we stop paying attention.

We met other lesbian couples, swapped numbers for hikes and cat-sitting, and left feeling a mix of pride, rage, and gratitude — the holy trinity of queer emotions. This monument matters. It tells a story that must be told, even when the park is closed, because the fight that started here is still going on — just with better haircuts. 10/10 — would be politically...

Accidentally stumbled across this iconic area on the way from Washington Park to the #1 subway line to head up to Times Square. The monument with its statues, and the small park that they sit in, are quite peaceful and thoughtful. Across the street was the bar (The Stonewall Inn) where it all started. I didn’t go inside, but now wish I had, just to see what it looks like. Glad I got to see all of this. It’s a moment of American history that...

Walk West Village section of Manhattan, New York, and discover the Gay Liberation sculpture by American artist George Segal. The first piece of public art dedicated to gay rights and solidarity for LGBTQ individuals! The sculpture depicts two pairs of life-like, life-size, affectionate couples made of bronze and painted white. One couple (two men) are standing, and the other (two...