Castro: Tales Of The Village

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. A vibrant gay community took 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.  And it is a neighborhood that continues to evolve.

Next Tours

• Tuesday, January 6 at 11:00 am given by Bonnie M.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 am given by Fred S.Sign Up
• Sunday, January 11 at 11:00 am given by Marilyn F.Sign Up
• Tuesday, January 13 at 11:00 am given by Bonnie M.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 am given by Michael A.Sign Up
• Sunday, January 18 at 11:00 am given by Robert T.Sign Up
• Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 am given by Jann R.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 am given by Julia P.Sign Up
• Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 am given by Bill D.Sign Up
• Tuesday, January 27 at 11:00 am given by Barrie S.Sign Up

Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours