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State Park · NY
National Monument
Stonewall National Monument
NY
Overview
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
Location
Getting there
Christopher Park is bounded by Christopher, Grove, and West Fourth Streets. By subway, take the Broadway 1 Line - 7th Avenue local to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square Station; or via the 7th Avenue bus line on the M8 or M20. From Jersey City, take the Holland Tunnel to Ericsson Pl, via exit 3, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street. From Brooklyn take the Manhattan Bridge to Canal Street, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street.
Weather notes
New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.
Amenities
Activities
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Museum Exhibits
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