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Stonewall National Monument
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Stonewall National Monument

Intersection of Christopher, Grove, and Fourth Streets.

New York, NY

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Type

Park

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Landmarks

About this place

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Off Peak Hours

Monday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
7:00AM - 5:00PM

Off peak operation occurs November - April, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 5 pm. Holidays and poor weather can be affect these hours.

Peak Hours

Monday
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Tuesday
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday
7:00AM - 8:00PM

Peak operation occurs May - October, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 8 pm. Holidays and poor weather can affect these hours.

Directions

Christopher Park is bounded by Christopher, Grove, and West Fourth Streets. By subway, take the Broadway 1 Line - 7th Avenue local to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square Station; or via the 7th Avenue bus line on the M8 or M20. From Jersey City, take the Holland Tunnel to Ericsson Pl, via exit 3, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street. From Brooklyn take the Manhattan Bridge to Canal Street, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingMuseum Exhibits

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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