LGBT+ History Month is an annual campaign each Febuary which aims to increase the visibility of LGBT+ communities, their history and their experiences. It provides an opportunity for us all to learn and better understand the issues the LGBT+ community may face.
To mark LGBT+ History Month we have collated a list of activities and resources from across the city. You can find a national calendar of events on the LGBT+ History Month website.
Where Am I?
Where Am I? is an exhibition co-curated and designed with Culture Club, in partnership with Pride in Plymouth, comes to The Box this spring.
Culture Club, which explores The Box’s collections through the lived experiences of different communities, first came together virtually during lockdown in March 2021. The group, which identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, has explored The Box’s collections and identified works of art, objects, photographs, films and archives that have resonated with its members, in either asking questions or exploring issues.
The central question that has run throughout everything is, ‘where am I?'
- In terms of representation of LGBTQ+ artists and makers
- In terms of representation in works of art
- In terms of representation in the media collections
- In terms of representation in ‘official’ collections and archives
To find out more information about this exhibition visit The Box website.
Rainbow Connections Trail
The trail has been developed with Pride in Plymouth for their latest project ‘The Rainbow Connection’. The trail uses archival images along with audible historical accounts from members of Plymouth’s LGBTQ+ community.
The three mile route runs from Stonehouse to the Barbican, stopping at 17 sites with a connection to LGBTQ+ people, events and stories – users can even follow the route with a real-time map. The route is accessible by wheelchair, with one small alternative route suggested near the end. You can find out more on the Visit Plymouth website.
Plymouth LGBT Archive
The LGBT Archive is an award winning community resource that shines a light on the rich life and histories from the Plymouth LGBT+ community both past and present. Find out more on the Plymouth LGBT Archive website.