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Banned Aide
Circle of Pride
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60th Anniversary Julius Bar Sit-in
Janis Ian – Breaking Silence Film & Musical Tribute
Stonewall Honors
Stonewall National Women Fund
About
Members
Education
Stonewall National Education Program
Resources
Photos
Gala 2026
Jonathan Capehart
An Afternoon with Rita Mae Brown
Ladies Who Brunch with Rita Mae Brown
Edie Windsor Exhibit Opening.
2025 Gala
Dinner with Rita Mae Brown
An Evening with Rita Mae Brown
Don Lemon Event
Videos
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A safe, welcoming place that inspires and promotes understanding.
Through collecting, we preserve and share the history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community and our significant contributions to society.
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library (SNMAL) operates one of the leading gay archives in America and the Stonewall Library which remains the largest LGBTQ+ collection in the world. Stonewall presents an annual series of exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions with a goal to connect members of our community with a wide variety of ideas and perspectives..
Learn More
PREMIER EVENT
Inaugural Stonewall Honors
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION
A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Leaders from Across the United States Fighting the Good Fight Every Day
Saturday, May 30 | 5-8:00 PM
TICKETS ON SALE
Limited seated (100 guests)
This landmark evening will also debut a new permanent exhibition generously sponsored in part by Anne‑Marie van der Velde and Kendall Sharp bringing LGBTQ+ history and culture to life in an immersive, interactive experience.
Join us for a salute to 12 extraordinary individuals and 9 institutions shaping LGBTQ+ culture, advocacy, and community nationwide including
trailblazers representing The Trevor Project, Equal Pride, CenterLink, the National LGBTQ Task Force, the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and more.
Featured Events
Due to an
overwhelming community response
, this event has been
moved to the Center for Spiritual Living
to accommodate more guests.
Tickets are now available!
TICKETS - GENERAL ADMISSION
TICKETS - VIP
Janis Ian Live in Person!
Film, Musical Tribute, Conversation & Q+A
Sunday, April 26th | 5:00 PM
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
4849 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY, OAKLAND PARK
NEW — VIP Experience: $150 per person
Includes priority seating
and
an exclusive private
Meet & Greet with Janis Ian
.
General Admission: $20 per person
Includes (2) drink tickets and refreshments.
With a special performance by
South Florida vocalist Heather Craig
Join Stonewall National Women’s Fund for a special Wilton Women’s Week screening of the Janis Ian documentary
Breaking Silence
, a moving portrait of a legendary singer‑songwriter whose honesty shaped generations of queer women.
Following the film,
Janis Ian will join us live
for an intimate conversation and audience Q&A — a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in music, storytelling, and LGBTQ+ history.
This is a powerful moment for Stonewall, for women’s history, and for our community.
Tickets are non-refundable.
CELEBRATE WILTON WOMEN’S WEEK!
Special Event at Stonewall
60th Anniversary of the Julius Bar Sip-In
Live & Via Zoom
Tuesday, April 21st
6:00 PM
Free event. Refreshments available.
As communities across the country commemorate the
60th anniversary of the Julius’ Bar Sip‑In
, Stonewall is proud to be the
only site in the South
participating in this nationwide celebration. These coordinated events honor one of the earliest acts of LGBTQ+ resistance and highlight its enduring impact on our movement.
To attend please RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org
MORE INFORMATION
Special Event at Stonewall
Interview with Author J. Lester Feder
READING & CONVERSATION
Live & Via Zoom
Tuesday, June 23rd
6:00 PM
Free event. Limited number of books will be available for purchase.
Stonewall welcomes journalist, author, and global LGBTQ+ storyteller
J. Lester Feder
for an illuminating
reading and conversation
exploring the lives, conflicts, and queer histories at the heart of his work. Known for reporting that spans continents and centers voices often left out of mainstream narratives, Feder brings a rare blend of investigative depth and human intimacy to his storytelling. This special event offers an engaging look at the stories behind his reporting, the communities that shaped them, and the power of documenting queer experience across borders.
To attend in person, you must RSVP to
Monique@stonewall-museum.org
Please provide your full name and the names of any guests you are bringing.
Or to register on Zoom click below.
REGISTER ON ZOOM
EXHIBITONS
CURRENT EXHIBITION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 17TH
Von Steuben: Architect of American Independence
ON DISPLAY
April 17th – May 15th
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, April 17th | 6:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free event
The exhibition shines a long‑overdue light on Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the brilliant military strategist whose training transformed the Continental Army and helped secure America’s independence. Though history often obscures it, von Steuben was a gay man whose life and legacy were shaped by the queer networks that supported him.
To attend in person, you must RSVP to
Monique@stonewall-museum.org
Please provide your full name and the names of any guests you are bringing.
PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM WENDELL REID AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.
The Von Steuben Architect of American Independence Exhibition has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
READ MORE
Featured Programs
Donuts &
Conversation
with President & CEO Robert Kesten
1st and 3rd Saturdays | 11:30 AM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
Read More
Stonewall National Women’s Fund & Friends
The mission of the Stonewall National Women’s Fund is to ensure parity for women in every aspect of LGBTQ+ life, especially in how women’s stories are recorded, preserved, and celebrated. Our focus on Stonewall’s archives, library, exhibits, films, and programs strengthens the visibility of LGBTQ+ women’s history.
Read More
Stonewall Movie Nights
with OUTSFL
Selected Thursdays| 6:30 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
Read More
Stonewall E-Newsletter
Stay up to date with our news, programs and events!
Sign up today.
SIGN UP!
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library
bECOME A DONOR!
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library is a nonprofit Florida
corporationexempt from taxation underthe IRS code. As such,
all donations are taxable as allowed by law.
To see our 990 federal tax return, please visit
Guidestar.org
Give
Institutional Support
Major support for the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
mAJOR Media Partner
Media Sponsors
Community Partners
Affiliations / Designations
HOURS:
Monday - Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm
SNMAL Scheduled Tours:
are on Saturdays at 2:00 PM or by appointment. $10 per person, includes exhibits and archives
1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 |
954.763.8565
|
Inquiry@Stonewall-Museum.org
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm
SNMAL TOUR SCHEDULE:
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Saturdays at 2:00 PM
Sundays at 1:00 pm
1300 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.763.8565
Inquiry@Stonewall-Museum.org
© 1973 -2026 Stonewall National, Museum, Archives, & Library
© 1973 -2026 Stonewall National Museum & Archives
About
Board
Staff
Mission, Vision, Values
Employment Opportunities
LGBTQ+ History Timeline
Volunteer
Collections
The John C. Graves Library at Stonewall
Digital Collections
The Fasana-Graham Archives at Stonewall
Oral Histories
Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Traveling Exhibitions
Programs
Banned Aide
Circle of Pride
Clubs
Donuts & Conversation
Stonewall Movie Nights
Events
60th Anniversary Julius Bar Sit-in
Janis Ian – Breaking Silence Film & Musical Tribute
Stonewall Honors
Stonewall National Women Fund
About
Members
Education
Stonewall National Education Program
Resources
Photos
Gala 2026
Jonathan Capehart
An Afternoon with Rita Mae Brown
Ladies Who Brunch with Rita Mae Brown
Edie Windsor Exhibit Opening.
2025 Gala
Dinner with Rita Mae Brown
An Evening with Rita Mae Brown
Don Lemon Event
Videos
Give
Other Ways to Support
My Account
About
Board
Staff
Mission, Vision, Values
Employment Opportunities
LGBTQ+ History Timeline
Volunteer
Collections
The John C. Graves Library at Stonewall
Digital Collections
The Fasana-Graham Archives at Stonewall
Oral Histories
Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Traveling Exhibitions
Programs
Banned Aide
Circle of Pride
Clubs
Donuts & Conversation
Stonewall Movie Nights
Events
60th Anniversary Julius Bar Sit-in
Janis Ian – Breaking Silence Film & Musical Tribute
Stonewall Honors
Stonewall National Women Fund
About
Members
Education
Stonewall National Education Program
Resources
Photos
Gala 2026
Jonathan Capehart
An Afternoon with Rita Mae Brown
Ladies Who Brunch with Rita Mae Brown
Edie Windsor Exhibit Opening.
2025 Gala
Dinner with Rita Mae Brown
An Evening with Rita Mae Brown
Don Lemon Event
Videos
Give
Other Ways to Support
My Account
A safe, welcoming place that inspires and promotes understanding.
Through collecting, we preserve and share the history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community and our significant contributions to society.
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library (SNMAL) operates one of the leading gay archives in America and the Stonewall Library which remains the largest LGBTQ+ collection in the world. Stonewall presents an annual series of exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions with a goal to connect members of our community with a wide variety of ideas and perspectives..
Learn More
PREMIER EVENT
Inaugural Stonewall Honors
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION
A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Leaders from Across the United States Fighting the Good Fight Every Day
Saturday, May 30 | 5-8:00 PM
TICKETS ON SALE
Limited seated (100 guests)
This landmark evening will also debut a new permanent exhibition generously sponsored in part by Anne‑Marie van der Velde and Kendall Sharp bringing LGBTQ+ history and culture to life in an immersive, interactive experience.
Join us for a salute to 12 extraordinary individuals and 9 institutions shaping LGBTQ+ culture, advocacy, and community nationwide including
trailblazers representing The Trevor Project, Equal Pride, CenterLink, the National LGBTQ Task Force, the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and more.
Featured Events
Due to an
overwhelming community response
, this event has been
moved to the Center for Spiritual Living
to accommodate more guests.
Tickets are now available!
TICKETS - GENERAL ADMISSION
TICKETS - VIP
Janis Ian Live in Person!
Film, Musical Tribute, Conversation & Q+A
Sunday, April 26th | 5:00 PM
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
4849 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY, OAKLAND PARK
NEW — VIP Experience: $150 per person
Includes priority seating
and
an exclusive private
Meet & Greet with Janis Ian
.
General Admission: $20 per person
Includes (2) drink tickets and refreshments.
With a special performance by
South Florida vocalist Heather Craig
Join Stonewall National Women’s Fund for a special Wilton Women’s Week screening of the Janis Ian documentary
Breaking Silence
, a moving portrait of a legendary singer‑songwriter whose honesty shaped generations of queer women.
Following the film,
Janis Ian will join us live
for an intimate conversation and audience Q&A — a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in music, storytelling, and LGBTQ+ history.
This is a powerful moment for Stonewall, for women’s history, and for our community.
Tickets are non-refundable.
CELEBRATE WILTON WOMEN’S WEEK!
Special Event at Stonewall
60th Anniversary of the Julius Bar Sip-In
Live & Via Zoom
Tuesday, April 21st
6:00 PM
Free event. Refreshments available.
As communities across the country commemorate the
60th anniversary of the Julius’ Bar Sip‑In
, Stonewall is proud to be the
only site in the South
participating in this nationwide celebration. These coordinated events honor one of the earliest acts of LGBTQ+ resistance and highlight its enduring impact on our movement.
To attend please RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org
MORE INFORMATION
Special Event at Stonewall
Interview with Author J. Lester Feder
READING & CONVERSATION
Live & Via Zoom
Tuesday, June 23rd
6:00 PM
Free event. Limited number of books will be available for purchase.
Stonewall welcomes journalist, author, and global LGBTQ+ storyteller
J. Lester Feder
for an illuminating
reading and conversation
exploring the lives, conflicts, and queer histories at the heart of his work. Known for reporting that spans continents and centers voices often left out of mainstream narratives, Feder brings a rare blend of investigative depth and human intimacy to his storytelling. This special event offers an engaging look at the stories behind his reporting, the communities that shaped them, and the power of documenting queer experience across borders.
To attend in person, you must RSVP to
Monique@stonewall-museum.org
Please provide your full name and the names of any guests you are bringing.
Or to register on Zoom click below.
REGISTER ON ZOOM
EXHIBITONS
CURRENT EXHIBITION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 17TH
Von Steuben: Architect of American Independence
ON DISPLAY
April 17th – May 15th
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, April 17th | 6:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free event
The exhibition shines a long‑overdue light on Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the brilliant military strategist whose training transformed the Continental Army and helped secure America’s independence. Though history often obscures it, von Steuben was a gay man whose life and legacy were shaped by the queer networks that supported him.
To attend in person, you must RSVP to
Monique@stonewall-museum.org
Please provide your full name and the names of any guests you are bringing.
PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM WENDELL REID AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.
The Von Steuben Architect of American Independence Exhibition has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
READ MORE
Featured Programs
Donuts &
Conversation
with President & CEO Robert Kesten
1st and 3rd Saturdays | 11:30 AM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
Read More
Stonewall National Women’s Fund & Friends
The mission of the Stonewall National Women’s Fund is to ensure parity for women in every aspect of LGBTQ+ life, especially in how women’s stories are recorded, preserved, and celebrated. Our focus on Stonewall’s archives, library, exhibits, films, and programs strengthens the visibility of LGBTQ+ women’s history.
Read More
Stonewall Movie Nights
with OUTSFL
Selected Thursdays| 6:30 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
Read More
Stonewall E-Newsletter
Stay up to date with our news, programs and events!
Sign up today.
SIGN UP!
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library
bECOME A DONOR!
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library is a nonprofit Florida
corporationexempt from taxation underthe IRS code. As such,
all donations are taxable as allowed by law.
To see our 990 federal tax return, please visit
Guidestar.org
Give
Institutional Support
Major support for the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
mAJOR Media Partner
Media Sponsors
Community Partners
Affiliations / Designations
HOURS:
Monday - Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm
SNMAL Scheduled Tours:
are on Saturdays at 2:00 PM or by appointment. $10 per person, includes exhibits and archives
1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 |
954.763.8565
|
Inquiry@Stonewall-Museum.org
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm
SNMAL TOUR SCHEDULE:
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Saturdays at 2:00 PM
Sundays at 1:00 pm
1300 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.763.8565
Inquiry@Stonewall-Museum.org
© 1973 -2026 Stonewall National, Museum, Archives, & Library
© 1973 -2026 Stonewall National Museum & Archives
About
Board
Staff
Mission, Vision, Values
Employment Opportunities
LGBTQ+ History Timeline
Volunteer
Collections
The John C. Graves Library at Stonewall
Digital Collections
The Fasana-Graham Archives at Stonewall
Oral Histories
Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Traveling Exhibitions
Programs
Banned Aide
Circle of Pride
Clubs
Donuts & Conversation
Stonewall Movie Nights
Events
60th Anniversary Julius Bar Sit-in
Janis Ian – Breaking Silence Film & Musical Tribute
Stonewall Honors
Stonewall National Women Fund
About
Members
Education
Stonewall National Education Program
Resources
Photos
Gala 2026
Jonathan Capehart
An Afternoon with Rita Mae Brown
Ladies Who Brunch with Rita Mae Brown
Edie Windsor Exhibit Opening.
2025 Gala
Dinner with Rita Mae Brown
An Evening with Rita Mae Brown
Don Lemon Event
Videos
Give
Other Ways to Support
My Account