LEGACY PROJECT

The Legacy Project consists of multiple elements designed to raise awareness of an aspect of history most people do not know is missing. On October 11, 2012 - the date regarded as "National Coming Out Day" - the organization dedicated "The Legacy Walk" - the only outdoor LGBTQ museum walk in the world. The Legacy Walk, spanning one-half mile of North Halsted Street, is anchored by 25'-tall architectural pylons which identify the area as the nexus of Chicago's diverse LGBTQ community. This massive installation presently features forty (40) 18" x 24" bronze memorials highlighting the contributions of LGBTQ people - both famous and obscure - throughout history. Inductees to the Legacy Walk are drawn from internal research and nominations submitted through the Legacy Project website. Nominees hail from 36 nations, have contributed in 21 diverse fields, and have traveled every walk of life over 4000 years of recorded history. Guided tours of the installation are offered for students,..

Also known as: Legacy Project Chicago, The Legacy Project

Primary location: Chicago United States