The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) has received a draft report for the LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study. The report research includes:

• A draft historic context statement, including a general history of Raleigh’s LGBTQIA+ communities;
• A list of 20 sites to receive more evaluation (2 sample evals are included with this draft. All 20 will be completed and included with the final report);
• A simplified full roster of identified significant Raleigh LGBTQIA+ historic places (both existing and lost);
• Recommendations for potential next steps and future areas of research.

Read the draft report online. Provide your feedback below.

You can learn more on the LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study project page. Sign up to receive RHDC alerts including LGBTQIA+ project updates. Public comment will be open until October 27.