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Pride Resources

Group of people holding a rainbow-striped banner across a city street. There is a parade behind them.

Smithsonian Sparks

Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the History of Pride Month

The first Pride parades marked the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.

woman holding a rainbow fan up to her face with smiling eyes

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Pride Family Zone

Visit this page throughout June for craft activities, coloring pages, video performances, and more.

Miscellaneous objects from the museum’s collection that feature rainbows

National Museum of American History

Reading the Rainbow: The Origins of the Pride Symbol

Where did the “pride” flag come from? Learn about this colorful, often-changing symbol.

rainbow ribbons and buttons.

National Museum of American History

Gay History Beyond Stonewall

A look at the struggles and celebrations of LGBTQ+ Americans after Stonewall.

Photograph of Sylvia Rivera with Christina Hayworth and Julia Murray by Luis Carle

Because of Her Story

LGBTQ+ Women Who Made History

In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality.

moon landing with crochet Pride flag

National Air and Space Museum

QueerSpace

QueerSpace is a limited podcast series featuring stories and people at the intersection of aviation, space, and LGBTQ+ history and culture.

Gladys Bentley in top hat.

Smithsonian Magazine

Celebrating Pride

Smithsonian highlights a collection of articles related to LGBTQ+ history and culture.

Indigenizing Pride

National Museum of the American Indian

Indigenizing Pride / Indigenizando el Orgullo LGBTQ+

Hear from Indigenous youth working to amplify Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ voices and issues.

From the Collections

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