Category Archives: LGBT

Empowering Narratives: Celebrating LGBTQ+ History with the Award-Winning American Heritage Center and Gregory Hinton

Posted on July 3, 2023 by ahcadmin

Preserving and celebrating diverse narratives is crucial to understanding our shared history and fostering inclusivity in society. In a remarkable collaboration the American Heritage Center at along with playwright and producer Gregory Hinton, have been recognized for exceptional work in … Continue reading →

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The Donald Vining Diaries – A Fifty Year Chronicle of a Gay Man’s Life

Posted on May 29, 2023 by ahcadmin

June is Pride Month, an opportune time to highlight the unique diaries of Donald Vining. Vining was a diarist from the very beginning. At the age of eight, he began documenting his day-to-day activities. He wrote one line, largely practical … Continue reading →

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A Cowboy State Tour of “A Sissy in Wyoming”

Posted on December 12, 2022 by ahcadmin

Larry Goodwin was a man’s man in almost every respect – Vietnam War veteran, former rodeo cowboy, power plant operator, and aircraft mechanic. And he had the build of a linebacker. But one characteristic separated Goodwin from most other men … Continue reading →

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Drag Queen Bingo, a Laramie tradition

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ahcadmin

Drag Queen Bingo evolved from a small function to become one of the most anticipated annual events in Laramie. The event began as the official after-party for the annual Wyoming AIDS Walk. It was hosted by The Stilletos, Laramie’s very own … Continue reading →

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A Very Short History of Drag Queens in Laramie, Wyoming – Part One

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

The history of drag performance in Laramie can be traced to the Cowboy Saloon on October 22, 2005. On that day Laramie’s homegrown drag troupe, the Stilettos, took the stage and entertained Laramie audiences for the first time. Although drag … Continue reading →

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From Journals to Journalism: S.J. Moffat’s Life and Work

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

Today is the first day of Transgender Awareness week, and today we at the AHC remember Shannon Moffat, a science and technical writer. Continue reading →

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