Queen City Queer History Tour 2

Queen City Queer History Tour 2

Join us for a fun and informative Queer History Tour in Washington Park! This in-person event will take you on a journey through the vibrant LGBTQ+ history of our city. Learn about important figures, landmarks, and events that have shaped the queer community in Queen City. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this tour is a great way to celebrate and honor our LGBTQ+ heritage. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the past and each other!

Starting Point: Washington Park

Discover the buried stories of queer Cincinnati in this 1.8 miles, 90-minute walking tour through Over-the-Rhine—a neighborhood once filled with LGBTQ+ spaces now erased by time and gentrification. From underground drag cabarets and Black-owned gay bars to dance floors that doubled as sanctuaries, this tour uncovers the vibrant, rebellious, and resilient queer history hiding in plain sight.

Stops include iconic sites such as:

The House of Bamboo

People’s Theater

The Warehouse

The Badlands

& SO Many More!

Host or Publisher Jacob Hogue