William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gay Rights Demonstrations

July 4, 1965-1969

Photographed By Richard Dworkin, September 29, 2009

1. Gay Rights Demonstrations Marker

Inscription. Annual public demonstrations for gay and lesbian equality were held at Independence Hall. These peaceful protests and New York's Stonewall riots in 1969 & Pride Parade in 1970 transformed a small national campaign into a civil rights movement.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 39° 56.964′ N, 75° 9.047′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evolution of Old Glory (here, next to this marker); Independence Hall Office (a few steps from this marker); Richard M. Hoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Signers Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); In This Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Liberty Bell. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Richard Dworkin, September 29, 2009

2. Gay Rights Demonstrations Marker

Photographed By Richard Dworkin, September 29, 2009

3. Gay Rights Demonstrations Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by Richard Dworkin of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 2,152 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2009, by Richard Dworkin of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.