How to Do Queer History
A skill-building series that teaches you how to uncover, document, and share queer history. With workshops, visits to community archives, and creative tools, you’ll leave ready to pursue your own history project. Current partners include Queer History Boston, The LGBT Center National History Archive, and Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives.
How can I get involved?
Sign up for an upcoming “How to Do Queer History” course
Donate to help cover the cost of a scholarship for a student
Register for our newsletter to learn about upcoming opportunities, including a fellowship for queer historians
reviews from students
“You don't have to have a history degree to document history.”
“Seeing the archive materials made me rethink my approach on my project and the direction I wanted to go in. Also, I loved the conversation in the beginning and people sharing their projects and having time for materials to be pulled to support their project. That was really cool.”
“This was a great class and a really good opportunity to be introduced to other queer archivists, historians, and people in the area! Thank you for running it!
projects developed by students
“Always more questions than answers, which is a sign of a great class! I am interested in learning more about the combination of history and arts-based approaches to invite people into our histories through both thinking and feeling.”
“I usually hate group work, but this was really fun and didn't make me anxious at all, so no, don't change a thing!”