Queen City Queer History Tours (Sin City)

Join historian and Northern Kentucky native Christoper Reihl for an immersive walking tour exploring the hidden queer history of Newport's infamous "Sin City." You may know Newport for its mobsters, casinos, and vice—but few realize how deeply that history intertwines with the lives of LGBTQ+ people. Discover the queer spaces that flourished on the margins of "Little Las Vegas," meet legendary drag performers like Bobby Sullivan, who entertained veterans while rubbing shoulders with gangsters, and uncover the surprising connections between Newport's most notorious criminals, the Riviera Club, and the city's underground gay nightlife.