Join the History of Gay Pride Exhibit Teams

The Rainbow History Project is working on an 18 month research project to create a public display of the evolution of pride activities. We need donations and volunteers to make this happen!

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Who We Are

Rainbow History Project’s mission is to collect, preserve and promote the history and culture of the LGBTQ community of metropolitan Washington, D.C. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and membership is free.

Our Archives

Our collection of nearly 2,000 items is accessible to anyone interested in LGBTQ history. The collection media includes physical, digital, video and photographs, plus oral histories and other sound files.

Our Events

Join us throughout the year for informative in-person and virtual events about important topics and issues in our community’s history. We host presentations, informal talks, walking tours and more.

News Updates

September 23, 2024

Remembering Bisexual Visibility: 20 years on, successes and challenges

By Elinor Aspegren and Ashley Bamfo The world was very different 20 years ago. […]

August 24, 2024

Rainbow History Project honors the legacy of trailblazer Mary-Helen Mautner

By Frankie Witzenburg Today the Rainbow History Project remembers Mary-Helen Mautner, beloved partner, mother, […]

June 23, 2024

Capital Pride founder and longtime community activist Bernie Delia has died

After decades of service to the LGBTQ community, Bernie Delia, resident of Washington, DC […]

Activism

May 16, 2024

Rainbow History Project Reenacts DC’s First Gay Picket

Rainbow History Project Reenacts DC’s First Gay Picket by Elinor Aspegren   “I am […]

Donate an item to our collection

Rainbow History Project continually collects materials to ensure that the history of the D.C. area’s LGBTQ community is documented and can be shared with future generations. Your materials are important and RHP is interested!