The Cherry Grove Archives Collection promotes global appreciation of the rich and creative history of the earliest known haven for LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the United States. The CGAC is dedicated to the preservation of the social, political and cultural history of Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York. It’s their mission to collect, preserve and share this history through the archival protection and storage of Cherry Grove’s historic artifacts, including documents, photographs and film. “Save the past. Make it last.”
This summer, the Cherry Grove Archives Collection presents a range of exciting and thought-provoking programming – including but not limited to a brand-new podcast, a film premiere, art walks and much more.
Queer Grove, a brand new podcast presented by the Cherry Grove Archives Collection exploring a small beach community that has been a safe haven for queer people for almost 100 years, is hosted by acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Parker Sargent. Through her work over the last ten years, she has created projects that celebrate the character and history of queer communities in Fire Island and beyond.
In the tradition of oral history, Queer Grove documents the life and times of the Grove, through the voices of those who have helped create this safe haven and those who are keeping it thriving today. Even in a world where LGBTQ+ people have more civil rights than ever before, Cherry Grove is still a much-needed queer space. Whether you’re a twirling twink at the underwear party, a lesbian that loves volleyball, a transgender person on an exploration of yourself, a couple of gay dads just trying to get to the beach, a senior in high school or a senior citizen, Cherry Grove has consistently been a safe space for all.
Queer Grove explores the past and present with interviews from Cherry Grove residents, as well as special guests including Joel Kim Booster, Esther Newton, Bianca Del Rio, Daniel Nardicio, Jimbo the Drag Clown, Thom “Panzi” Hansen, Bob “Rose” Levine, and Edie Windsor. New episodes are released on Fridays. Visit queergrove.com to listen.
The Cherry Grove Memorial Fund has generously sponsored the summer exhibition schedule, enabling the CGAC to present amazing large-scale installations all around town, so residents and day trippers alike can experience the beauty, freedom and legacy of this historic queer sanctuary.
For more information and to support the Cherry Grove Archives Collection, visit their website. You can also access the Cherry Grove Archives Collection via their Official site, Instagram and Facebook.
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