Larry Bleiberg, Special to USA TODAY
Published 7:00 a.m. ET June 1, 2021 | Updated 7:03 a.m. ET June 1, 2021
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This nation celebrates Pride Month every June to mark the anniversary of New York’s Stonewall riots, a seminal moment in LGBTQ history.
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic shifted celebrations to a virtual platform, but this year, as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and more Americans become vaccinated, some 2021 celebrations are back with a blend of virtual and in-person events.
Megan Springate says notable LGBTQ heritage sites are found across the country: “LGBTQ history is American history. It’s in every community.” People can visit these sites any time of year, not just for Pride.
Springate, a former National Park Service employee and now director of engagement at the America 250 Foundation. helped produce a study documenting hundreds of significant places and shared some favorites with USA TODAY.
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