Celebrating 50 Years of PFlag: Birthplace of a Movement of Empathy and Advocacy

Fifty years ago, a groundbreaking movement was born—a movement that would forever change the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This year, we joyfully celebrate the 50th anniversary of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), an organization that has played a pivotal role in supporting, educating, and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones. As we reflect on half a century of tireless dedication, unwavering support, and incredible progress, we honor the legacy of PFLAG and its profound impact on countless lives.

Posted June 8, 2023

By Leeanne G-Bowley

PFLAG Plaque Unveiled

On Sunday, June 23, 2013 outside the Church of the Village at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 13th Street, GVSHP helped to unveil a plaque to commemorate the … Continued

Posted June 23, 2017

By Harry Bubbins

• Programs & Resources
• Social & Political Movements

Remembering Jeanne Manford and the Founding of PFLAG

On this date in 2013, GVSHP and Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) unveiled our plaque to memorialize and celebrate Jeanne Manford at the Church of the Village at … Continued

Posted April 3, 2017

By Harry Bubbins

• People
• Social & Political Movements

One Year Ago Today: PFLAG Plaque Unveiled

One year ago today outside the Church of the Village at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 13th Street, GVSHP helped to unveil a plaque to commemorate the first … Continued

Posted June 23, 2014

By Amanda

• Social & Political Movements

PFLAG Historic Plaque Unveiling On A Beautiful Day

Yesterday the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), and The Church of the Village unveiled a bronze historic marker now permanently … Continued

Posted June 24, 2013

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• Historic Events
• Multiple Blog Categories
• Social & Political Movements

Remembering Jeanne Manford and the Founding of PFLAG

GVSHP is proud to be working with PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the Church of the Village at 13th Street and 7th Avenue to memorialize … Continued

Posted April 3, 2013

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• People
• Social & Political Movements

Jeanne Manford, PFLAG, and the Village

This Tuesday, Jeanne Manford died at the age of 92.  Sometimes referred to as the “Mother of the Straight Ally Movement,” Jeanne’s may not be a household name in all … Continued

Posted January 11, 2013

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• Multiple Blog Categories
• Social & Political Movements

Walk Through LGBTQ+ History with Our Civil Rights and Social Justice Map

Every June, New Yorkers and people from around the world gather in our city to celebrate Pride Month and honor the memory of the Stonewall Riots, three nights in 1969 … Continued

Posted June 30, 2022

By David Herman

• LGBTQ

Celebrating Flag Day!

Flag Day is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be … Continued

Posted June 14, 2022

By Sam Moskowitz

Village Preservation Plaques Highlight LGBTQ+ History Throughout Our Neighborhoods

On April 21, Village Preservation joined with the the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project to honor the city’s oldest gay bar and a pioneering event from the early days of … Continued

Posted May 5, 2022

By David Herman

• LGBTQ
• Plaque
• Promoting Diversity and Civil Rights History
• South of Union Square

Looking Back On Our Civil Rights and Social Justice Map

Village Preservation’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Map was launched on January 3, 2017. This online resource, which marks sites in our neighborhoods significant to the history of various civil … Continued

Posted January 3, 2020

By Ariel Kates

• East Village
• Greenwich Village
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17 LGBT landmarks of Greenwich Village

In late June, New York is in the throes of celebrating the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, three nights of disturbances from June 28th to June 30th 1969, which are recognized globally as the … Continued

Posted May 30, 2019

By Andrew Berman

• Historic Events
• Multiple Blog Categories
• People
• Social & Political Movements

Churches of the Greenwich Village Historic District

This is one in a series of posts marking the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Greenwich Village Historic District.  Check out our year-long activities and celebrations at gvshp.org/GVHD50.  Churches are found throughout … Continued

Posted April 10, 2019

By Sarah Bean Apmann

• Greenwich Village
• Multiple Blog Categories

Gay Activist Alliance Headquarters Bombed

On October 15, 1974, the Gay Activist Alliance Firehouse, located in SoHo at 99 Wooster Street, was bombed. 

Posted October 15, 2018

By Matt

• Historic Events
• Multiple Blog Categories
• Social & Political Movements

Mapping Civil Rights and Social Justice — A Year Later

On January 3, 2017, GVSHP launched our Civil Rights and Social Justice Map.  Something in the air told us there might be a hunger and need for this kind of … Continued

Posted January 3, 2018

By Ariel Kates

• Archive
• NoHo

The Church of the Village: Remembering Injustice Against Gay Clergy Event

On Wednesday, June 21st, the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation attended a plaque unveiling at the Church of the Village to honor former gay clergymen.  Reverends Clarence Edward Egan … Continued

Posted June 26, 2017

By Matt

• Advocacy Efforts
• Social & Political Movements

LGBT History in All Corners of the Village: The West Village

June is Pride Month, which makes it an especially exciting time to be in the Village.  LGBT history is closely tied with the Village and its environs, and throughout the … Continued

Posted June 1, 2017

By Matt

• Multiple Blog Categories
• Social & Political Movements

GVSHPride: Roundup of LGBTQ Resources and Information

Happy Pride Week! Each June during the week leading up to the Gay Pride March, NYC celebrates Pride Week.  Throughout the week, different groups and organizations will host events, throw parties, … Continued

Posted June 21, 2016

By Matt

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• Multiple Blog Categories
• People
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June is Gay Pride Month

This year’s Gay Pride Month certainly got off to an auspicious start with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission finally agreeing to consider the Stonewall Inn for individual landmark … Continued

Posted June 4, 2015

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• Gansevoort Market
• NoHo
• Programs & Resources
• Social & Political Movements

2013: The Year In Review

We at GVSHP want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and best wishes for the new year.  We’ll be posting intermittently for the next week or so until we … Continued

Posted December 23, 2013

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• Gansevoort Market
• Hudson Square
• NoHo

Ed Koch (1924-2013) and the Village

Today we note the passing of Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989 and former Greenwich Village Congressman, City Councilmember, and Democratic District leader.  A … Continued

Posted February 1, 2013

By Andrew Berman

• Advocacy Efforts
• Historic Events
• Multiple Blog Categories
• Social & Political Movements