Downtown Queer History Walking Tour
- Galt Museum & Archives 502 1 Street South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1Y4 Canada (map)
An image mixing archival and contemporary photoraphs of the Lethbridge Post Office, with a Pride flag overlay.
Image courtesy Dryden Roesch and Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa
Join Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of history as you walk, one that is here and queer. Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today.
Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk about 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum. Tickets are required in advance and must be purchased at least 2 hours before the program start time.
6–7:15 pm | adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket
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