Gay women in history

In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories, represented by objects in the Smithsonian's collections. 1. Josephine Baker.

In observance of Women's History Month, we present some of the most significant LGBTQ+ women activists of the 20th and 21st centuries. From left: Mary Bonauto, Margarethe Cammermeyer, Kelley.