Castro: Tales Of The Village
Neighborhood: Castro
Description
When Harvey Milk won his historic 1977 race for the Board of Supervisors, he ran the campaign out of his humble Castro District camera shop. For the past decade, a vibrant gay community had been taking root in the Castro — one that would come to transform San Francisco politics out of sheer collective willpower.
But long before it popped onto the national stage, the Castro was just dairy farms and dirt roads. Follow its journey through Scandinavian, and Irish hands, immigrants who started businesses, social organizations and political groups to create a community of their own.
You’ll learn about the evolution of the Castro’s architecture, historic businesses and the people and places that played a role in making the Castro one of the epicenters of the gay rights movement — a tradition that continues today.
Next Tours
- Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 am given by Fred S.Sign Up
- Sunday, March 30 at 11:00 am given by Barrie S.Sign Up
- Tuesday, April 1 at 11:00 am given by Bonnie M.Sign Up
- Saturday, April 5 at 11:00 am given by Robert T.Sign Up
- Sunday, April 6 at 11:00 am given by Julia P.Sign Up
- Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 am given by Barrie S.Sign Up
- Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 am given by Robert T.Sign Up
- Sunday, April 13 at 11:00 am given by John N.Sign Up
- Tuesday, April 15 at 11:00 am given by Matthew H.Sign Up
- Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 am given by Tracey A.Sign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Location
Meet near the giant rainbow flag – Market and Castro at Harvey Milk Plaza.
Note: Please check MUNI’s most current schedule.
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 8 or more.
