{"id":194820,"date":"2025-09-02T18:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/194820\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T18:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:55:10","slug":"lgbtq-history-in-a-new-national-museum-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/194820\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ history in a new national museum exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

While fall is usually the season when everything really kicks into gear, this year it feels like summer never slowed down. In fact, my summer calendar was as busy as any May or June I can remember. Over the past 30 days alone, I found myself in Chicago, Texas and New York City. Each trip had its own purpose, and all of them reminded me how much is happening in our community and across the country.<\/p>\n

So, how are your fall plans shaping up? For me, September and October are already filling quickly, almost to the brim. That means there may be a week or two when you won\u2019t see a column from me \u2014 I thought I\u2019d give you fair warning now. But I promise, even when I\u2019m not writing, I\u2019ll be out there making sure our community is represented.<\/p>\n

This fall season officially started for me last Tuesday with something I was proud to be part of. I had the honor of appearing with Mayor Cherelle Parker and Michael Newmuis, who leads Philadelphia\u2019s 2026 Director<\/a>, to announce and celebrate what our city is planning for the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary in 2026. Standing there, I wanted to make one point crystal clear: LGBTQ+ history will be on full display during America\u2019s 250th. That was my role \u2014 and my privilege \u2014 to say out loud.<\/p>\n

One of the most prestigious exhibits being planned for this milestone will take place at the Museum of the American Revolution. The exhibition, titled The Declaration\u2019s Journey<\/a>, will explore the lasting significance of the Declaration of Independence through objects, documents and stories that trace how its promises have been debated, tested and expanded over centuries. And yes \u2014 LGBTQ+ stories will be part of that narrative.<\/p>\n

I know because I was asked to serve as a consultant on the LGBTQ+ portion of the exhibit. While I can\u2019t reveal every artifact or detail just yet, I can assure you that when you walk through those galleries, you\u2019ll immediately recognize the hard-fought battles for our equality. You\u2019ll see how our community\u2019s struggles \u2014 and triumphs \u2014 fit into the larger story of America living up to the words it proclaimed in 1776.<\/p>\n

Working with the team at the Museum of the American Revolution has been an absolute joy. Their dedication to telling a full, honest and inclusive story of America is inspiring, and I\u2019m grateful to be part of that collaboration. The exhibit opens Oct. 18, and I hope many of you will plan to visit. Trust me \u2014 you won\u2019t want to miss it.<\/p>\n

So yes, fall is here, and it\u2019s already proving to be full of excitement, history and pride. I can\u2019t wait to share more with you in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n

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