Stonewall National Monument — Attraction in New York

This was one of the places I had to see while on our 15 hour all-day-on-foot journey in NYC.

To be honest, I had no idea that this place even existed until I saw the movie "Stonewall." Bad gay lol! But once I find out about something that's so important and historical, my fascination kicks in and experience it we must!

ATMOSPHERE: You can't miss the trademark red brick facade, neon sign, and numerous rainbow flags waving from up top. 5 police cars were parked across the Inn and neighboring Christopher Park, with officers and rifles in hand. So sad.

The inside was dimly lit and very cool, and was a nice break from the heatwave that was occurring. You're greeted with artwork related to the old days when raids were done here, as well as current news such as the names of our brothers & sisters done in rainbow colors that lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.

A small bar, a few high tops, teeny stage, and pool table occupy the main area, with a small private lounge in the back just past the "all gender restroom."

I couldn't tell what the demographics were of the few patrons having drinks at 4 in the afternoon, but it was a very chill and lowdown vibe.

BEVERAGE: We had a few brewskies just because.

SERVICE: The male bartender was friendly.

OVERALL: Great historical experience that started the Pride Parades...

Who decided that it was appropriate to start selectively erasing history? I need to have a word, who decided that it would be okay??

The lives that have been lost, the people who died, stayed brave, and acted for the entire LGBTQIA+ community. To limit the history to only Lesbians and gay men is not only incorrect, but also is only encouraging the erasure of our entire community. Trans people are people, we have existed throughout all of history and especially this monument is so important to the existance of the rights we celebrate today. Without Martha and all the other people at the stonewall riots we would still be fighting for marriage equality.

I encourage people to come here, to spite the people who want us erased, to remind the people who are doing their best to genocide the LGBTQIA community and especially TRANS PEOPLE of all shapes be proud. Be resistant. Don't let these people erase us, erase history and...

I went to the opening day of the Stonewall Museum.

It is a park with a small enclosed area adjacent. The enclosed area is primarily a gift counter and a small video area, with a few physical exhibits. The videos are on line also.

Because of the importance of the park to the experience, I recommend you visit on a day when the weather is gentle.

They have a (limited) tablet augmentation that talks about the people who were at Stonewall the night the riots started. It was cool. Use it! It would be even more cool to see it expanded. I think a team of undergraduates looking for an interdisciplinary history/media production project could make a difference.

Go and remember how far we have come.

I recommend getting tickets in advance. It is not a large space. A single tour group could put you back...