LGBTQ+ History Fair

Register Online at https://forms.gle/tzdTSR6KAHX2yp5V8

PFLAG Leonardtown is hosting an LGBTQ+ History Fair at this year’s Pride Southern Maryland event. This year’s Pride celebration is taking place October 9th, 2022, 12pm to 4pm, at Lexington Manor Passive Park (21675 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653). 

The LGBTQ+ History fair is open to any student in a K-12 school in Southern Maryland. Participants will create a display focused on a specific person or event that has significantly impacted LGBTQ+ history. Pride attendees will vote for their favorite display and the top scorer* in each category (Elementary, Middle, High) will win a prize basket! *Projects must meet all the requirements listed below in order to participate. 

Parent/guardian permission is required. It is strongly encouraged that parents help their child choose a topic and oversee the research of that topic. Feel free to start with the list of people, events, and resources below!

Thanks for your participation in PFLAG’s LGBTQ+ History Fair and for your help making this year’s 5th annual Pride Southern Maryland event better than ever!

Project Requirements
Project must be 

• Free-standing, such as a tri-fold board or a diorama 

Project should include the following information (but may include additional information):

• Name of person / event
• Significant dates
• Explanation of their impact on LGBTQ+ history
• Picture(s)
• Any additional information

Dates & Timeline

• September 23rd | Final day to register
• October 2nd | Deadline to email a photo of your (mostly) completed project to pflag.leonardtown@gmail.com for final approval & requirement check.
• October 9th | Day of Pride & LGBTQ+ History Fair (see map below).
  • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Drop-off project at PFLAG History Fair pavilion.
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Voting by Pride attendees.
  • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Announce winners at Pride stage.
  • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Pick-up projects from pavilion BEFORE 4:00pm.

Resources
GLSEN Autobiographies

• https://www.glsen.org/activity/lgbtq-history-cards-extended-biographies

LGBTQ+ History Month

• https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/ ​

GLBT Historical Society

• https://www.glbthistory.org/online-resources