October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated each October in the United States, a tradition that began in 1994 to honor the legacy, struggles, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals throughout history. Chosen to coincide with National Coming Out Day on 11 October, the month is a powerful time to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and recognize ongoing work for equity and inclusion.

For the Mildred Berryman Institute, LGBTQ+ History Month is a cornerstone of our mission in uplifting and preserving Utah’s Queer and Trans past. Throughout October, we offer a rich lineup of events and opportunities that connect community with history— a Sun Tavern marker unveiling, the annual LGBTIQ+ Ancestor Memorial, and a few academic events that require no history background to attend. Whether you’re looking to learn, reflect, or connect, we invite you to join us in honoring the lives and legacies that have shaped our present.

• Join our free, community focused marker unveiling in downtown Salt Lake City on October 4th.

• Attend in-person or online our October monthly lecture on October 15th.

• We are holding our fifth annual Queer Ancestor Memorial in Bountiful on October 17th.

• Join us for a conversation with the author at Signature Books on October 27th to learn about Queer.

• Help us reach our $1,000 fundraising goal for LGBTQ+ History Month. Donate here! Any amount helps!