During a recent tour, someone teared up, realizing that so many activist spaces from the 1970s to the 1990s are no longer here. They hadn’t known about the newer queer and feminist spaces that have emerged locally in recent years. As we shared memories of New Words Bookstore, one of the country’s first feminist bookstores, we were reminded of how vital it is to stay connected to our history. Studying the past offers a blueprint for the present. We reflected on the generations of people whose lives were shaped by activism from decades ago and beyond.