Through a Rainbow Lens is a project being facilitated by United Lynn Pride in collaboration with Professor Andrew Darien, PhD. of Salem State University’s History Department, the Lynn Historical Society/Lynn Museum, & The History Project based out of Boston,MA.
“Through A Rainbow Lens, A Reflection on Lynn’s LGBTQ+ History,” an exhibit that spans close to a century of city history, covers everything from Lynn’s nearly 20 gay bars, to members of the city’s LGBTQ+ community who went on to national fame. The project features more than two dozen filmed interviews with members of the city’s LGBTQ+ community, some dating ...
Get ready to discover hidden gems, hear fascinating stories, and celebrate the resilience and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community in Lynn.We will visit seven sites of which housed sixteen of the nineteen LGBTQ+ bars that have opened and closed in Lynn from 1937 to 2016.
Join United Lynn Pride as they kick off the main week of Pride events by illuminating High Rock Tower. The Rainbow Tower Lighting event is a moment for the residents of Lynn to come together and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while enjoying music, live performances, & the beautiful and colorful illumination at a local landmark Please click here for all ...
The raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall has been an annual tradition in Lynn, MA since the first event in 2010. By continuing this tradition, the City of Lynn affirms its commitment to supporting it’s LGBTQ+ residents and honoring their right to express their gender and sexual orientation proudly. In addition to the Flag Raising, their will be ...
Following the Pride Flag Raising at City Hall, United Lynn Pride invites you to a community meal. A potluck style event, please bring a dish to share and plenty of food will be available to share. The community meal is meant to build connection through good food, good people, and good experiences. Please click here for all Lynn Pride events ...
Enjoy an evening of paint and refreshments, as you follow along a professional artist in creating your own piece to take home and admire forever. Registration required, $15 fee. Link TBA No need for any prior art experience, the main goal is to have fun and expand one’s creative thinking. Please click here for all Lynn Pride events The above ...
Celebrate Pride through dance and movement (and get a good workout too)! United Lynn Pride invites the community to express themselves at the Pride Zumbathon. Enjoy exciting music and showcase your most colorful fitness gear. No prior experience needed. Be sure to stretch and drink plenty of water. All are welcome! Please click here for all Lynn Pride events The ...
United Lynn Pride invites you to “Lynn LGBTQ+ Memories.” We are documenting the LGBTQ+ history of Lynn and invite you to FREE ADMISSION to our exhibit, “Through a Rainbow Lens, A Reflection on Lynn’s LGBTQ+ History” on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 pm, The Lynn Museum, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA. Please share this invitation with your friends. ...
