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. 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

• Sunday, May 28 at 11:00 am given by John N.Sign Up
• Tuesday, May 30 at 11:00 am given by Jann R.Sign Up
• Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 am given by Ziyan C.Sign Up
• Sunday, June 4 at 11:00 am given by Marilyn F.Sign Up
• Tuesday, June 6 at 11:00 am given by Bonnie M.Sign Up
• Saturday, June 10 at 11:00 am given by Jann R.Sign Up
• Sunday, June 11 at 11:00 am given by Jann R.Sign Up
• Tuesday, June 13 at 11:00 am given by Bonnie M.Sign Up
• Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am given by Robert T.Sign Up
• Sunday, June 18 at 11:00 am given by Bill D.Sign Up

Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours