Celebrate Athens Pride Heritage by exploring the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast Ohio on April 6th

Join Appalachian Understories, United Campus Ministry Center, and Ohio University's Pride Center for a walking tour of uptown Athens and Ohio University exploring the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Appalachian Ohio. Lead tour guide and former LGBT Center Director Mickey J Hart, along with others, will share stories of the work many advocates have done to improve the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Athens. Participants are invited to share their stories and perspectives throughout the event.

This tour will be a 1.5-mile walk on paved roads and sidewalks around uptown Athens and campus will include some small hills. The tour begins at the United Campus Ministry Center (18 N. College Street), makes its way to the Pride Center, and ends at O'Betty's Red Hots.

This free event is made possible thanks to additional funding from Ohio University's Pride Center!

Accommodations are available: We will have amplified sound, face masks available, and a five-seat golf cart. Please contact Sarah Dorerty two days before the event to request accommodations for access needs. Contact Sarah at  doherty@ohio.edu  or 740-593-2818.