Valley of the Queens | Queer History Tour
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 2pm - 3:30pm
- Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 2pm - 3:30pm
Location
San Francisco Historical Society
608 Commercial St
Details
Explore the vibrant and revolutionary queer history of San Francisco’s Tenderloin and Polk Street neighborhoods with local resident and expert, Professor Shawn Sprockett.
This tour, aptly named “Valley of the Queens,” offers a deep dive into the emergence of LGBTQIA+ icons and movements that shaped the area from the 1960s to the 1990s. The walk highlights landmark events such as the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot—a moment of trans resistance that predates the Stonewall Riots—and the site of San Francisco’s first Pride parade.
Tour Details
- Tours Led By: Professor Shawn Sprockett
- Starting Point: The Tenderloin Museum, located at 398 Eddy St., San Francisco
- Maximum Attendees: 20 people
- Rain Policy: In case of rain, the tour will be rescheduled.
Price
- Public Admission: $35 per person
- Members: $10 with discount code
SF History Members can find the membership code in their E-newsletter, which goes out the first week of every month. The code must be applied at checkout.