Generations of Pride: Queer History in Oregon

Collins Family Education & Event Space
May 31, 2025
- June 28, 2025
Corvallis Museum

Generations of Pride: Queer History in Oregon

Collins Family Education & Event Space
May 31, 2025
- June 28, 2025
Corvallis Museum
Corvallis Museum

Generations of Pride: Queer History in Oregon

Collins Family Education & Event Space
May 31, 2025
- June 28, 2025

Celebrate the trailblazing LGBTQ+ individuals who shaped Oregon’s history.

“Generations of Pride” highlights the lives of individuals who have lived —  and continue to live — authentically and courageously, often in the face of discrimination, violence, and invisibility. It also spotlights some of the groundbreaking legislation and bold activist movements that have challenged injustice, sparked change, and helped shape a more inclusive Oregon.

From Dr. Alan L. Hart, one of the first trans men in the United States to undergo gender-affirming surgery, to contemporary activists like Dharma Mirza, these stories reflect a rich and diverse legacy of queer presence in Oregon.

We use modern terminology like “queer” and “transgender” to honor identities as we understand them today, while recognizing that language evolves. This exhibit is a tribute to both named and unnamed individuals who dared to live their truths, leaving lasting impressions on the communities they touched and the history they helped create.

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