Join Telling Queer History at the Tretter Collection (LGBTQ+ archives) for storytelling across generations and LGBTQ identities.

Theme: QUEER SPACES – We will reflect on the places we have called home in the past, where we gather now, and how to make spaces more safe for more people.

Featured Storytellers: Rox Anderson, Heather Spear, Tif Dynamite, Myra Billund-Phibbs and more. The trailer from Pam Colby’s “Fertile Ashes” will also be featured.
Gather with us from 2-4:30pm on October 21st.

Free event, free food, all ages, sober space.
Child care provided. ASL interpretation available, please request. Please contact us if you have any specific accessibility requests. Contact us: hello@tellingqueerhistory.com

Parking and directions:
https://www.lib.umn.edu/special/getting-archives
222 – 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 We have found that many GPS units do not accurately place our building on their maps. These are very clear maps with excellent driving directions on the link above.
The gathering will be on the 3rd floor. There are elevators accessible from the north and south entrances.

2 – 2:30 Add stories to the paper timeline around the room, watch a trailer for “Fertile Ashes,” and meet new people.
2:30 – 2:45 Introduction to the gathering and space
2:45 – 3:45 Listen to stories from Rox Anderson, Heather Spear and Tif Dynamite
345 – 4:15 open story sharing from the attendees
4:15-4:30 closing ritual

TELLING QUEER HISTORY is a series of gatherings based on sharing stories in an open, informal, and participatory format. It’s about connecting queer communities, queer history and generations so that we can learn from our shared past, present, and future.*

*Allies are welcome to join, listen and volunteer. Hearing our stories is a great way to be an ally, allowing and assisting us in having the space to tell our stories is a way to be an advocate. Thanks!