Walk and talk with geographer and researcher Julian Barr (University of Washington) through Pioneer Square and learn about its history as Seattle’s first gayborhood. Julian will point out important locations – including bars, night clubs, and bathhouses – while telling stories and sharing historic images that illuminate the vibrant early days of Seattle’s queer community dating back to the 1890s.

Cost: $10 Members / $15 General Public

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Interested in learning more? Sign up for There Goes the Gayborhood!, a panel discussion on the challenges in preserving LGBTQ community spaces held during Pride Month.

Photo: This walking tour begins at the corner of 2nd Avenue & Washington. Credit: Julian Barr.