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Queer Heritage and Collections Network @QueerHCN

Sharing expertise, skills and best practice on LGBTQ heritage | UK-wide subject specialist network | Supported by @ace_national | We moved to Bluesky!

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That's a wrap on the QHCN Symposium 2024! Thank you to everyone who attended, to all our speakers and to our wonderful hosts @HRP_palaces Recordings from the event will go up on queerhcn.org in a few weeks – sign up to the newsletter to get notified! 🌈 #QHCN2024
Side view of Kensington Palace and the green lawn in front of it

ALT Side view of Kensington Palace and the green lawn in front of it

Conference talk with people attentively listening to the speaker and looking at slides on screen

ALT Conference talk with people attentively listening to the speaker and looking at slides on screen

People gathered around a table enjoying a badge-making crafting activity

ALT People gathered around a table enjoying a badge-making crafting activity

Ceramic plates on a museum wall telling the story of Gustavus Guydickens

ALT Ceramic plates on a museum wall telling the story of Gustavus Guydickens
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We are only a week away from the Queer Heritage and Collections Symposium 2024! 🌈 There is still time to register online: eventbrite.com/e/queer-herit… The digital programme can now be accessed on our website! We look forward to seeing you there! #QHCN2024 queerhcn.org/symposiums/symp…

Queer Heritage and Collections Network Symposium 2024 - ONLINE

QHCN organises annual symposia to showcase innovative queer heritage practice being developed in the sector

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Curious Arts@CuriousArts
2 Oct 2024
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💬 Keynote by @RachaeleLennon on the Queer Heritage & Collections Network 💬 Prof. @KateChedgzoy on lesbian performance research 💬 Open discussion to share LGBTQIA projects & materials Join us in mapping the region's LGBTQIA heritage! 🌈 Book here: buff.ly/3zS1xmF

North East LGBTQIA Heritage Network

Curious Arts invites you to a seminar to discuss the setting up of a North East LGBTQIA Heritage Network.

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LGBT Humanists@LGBTHumanistsUK
1 Sep 2024
Have you ever wondered what queer historical figures were like, beyond the court records? Tomara Garrod (Research Fellow at the Centre for Queer History) has developed a workshop using creative writing exercises to help us build our own, intimate connection with queer history.
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LGBT Humanists@LGBTHumanistsUK
29 Aug 2024
Join us at The Birds and the Bees: Queer Ecology Guided Walk on September 21 from 11-12:30, led by Connor Butler - Head of Learning at Chelsea Physic Garden, a member of the LGBT community and advocate for increasing accessibility in outdoor spaces. Link in comments!
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Claire Mead ⚔️@carmineclaire.bsky.social@carmineclaire
12 Sep 2024
So excited to be part of the QHCN Symposium! What a line up! ⚔️🌈
Queer Heritage and Collections Network@QueerHCN
12 Sep 2024
🚨 REGISTRATIONS OPEN 🚨 Registrations are open for the upcoming QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📆 Date: 22-23 Oct 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online Registration links below! #QHCN2024
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🚨 REGISTRATIONS OPEN 🚨 Registrations are open for the upcoming QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📆 Date: 22-23 Oct 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online Registration links below! #QHCN2024
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In-person: eventbrite.com/e/queer-herit… Online: eventbrite.com/e/queer-herit…

Queer Heritage and Collections Network Symposium 2024 - IN-PERSON

QHCN organises annual symposia to showcase innovative queer heritage practice being developed in the sector

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RT @LGBTHM: February 2025 will be the 20th UK LGBT History Month. The theme will be launched in November 2024 along with the official bad…
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A reminder that we still have available spots for the ONLINE information session 13th September! It will be an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about submitting a proposal to work with QHCN on a creative project. Contact us at qhcncomms@gmail.com to sign up!
Queer Heritage and Collections Network@QueerHCN
9 Jul 2024
🚨 CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS 🚨 QHCN is pleased to announce an open call to work with Network members to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. 📑Full info: queerhcn.org/creative-projec… ⌛ Deadline: 1 November 2024, 17:00
Call for Project Proposals: Co-design a project with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network. Funding available to work with us to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. KEY DATES Drop-in information sessions: 13 August 2024 (14:00-15:30), 13 September 2024 (10:00-11:30) Deadline for submissions: 1 November 2024 MORE INFO: queerhcn.org | EMAIL: qhcncomms@gmail.com

ALT Call for Project Proposals: Co-design a project with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network. Funding available to work with us to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. KEY DATES Drop-in information sessions: 13 August 2024 (14:00-15:30), 13 September 2024 (10:00-11:30) Deadline for submissions: 1 November 2024 MORE INFO: queerhcn.org | EMAIL: qhcncomms@gmail.com
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Heartbreaking to hear the news about the MA in Queer History and events like the Queer History Fair – solidarity to all staff members and students
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🚨 CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS 🚨 QHCN is pleased to announce an open call to work with Network members to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. 📑Full info: queerhcn.org/creative-projec… ⌛ Deadline: 1 November 2024, 17:00
Call for Project Proposals: Co-design a project with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network. Funding available to work with us to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. KEY DATES Drop-in information sessions: 13 August 2024 (14:00-15:30), 13 September 2024 (10:00-11:30) Deadline for submissions: 1 November 2024 MORE INFO: queerhcn.org | EMAIL: qhcncomms@gmail.com

ALT Call for Project Proposals: Co-design a project with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network. Funding available to work with us to co-design and co-deliver 6 new Creative Projects with English museums/heritage organisations. KEY DATES Drop-in information sessions: 13 August 2024 (14:00-15:30), 13 September 2024 (10:00-11:30) Deadline for submissions: 1 November 2024 MORE INFO: queerhcn.org | EMAIL: qhcncomms@gmail.com
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Only a FEW DAYS left to submit your proposals! Deadline is this Friday! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted one 🌈 It's fantastic to read about all the queer research and practice happening in the cultural sector right now! Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Queer Heritage and Collections Network@QueerHCN
14 May 2024
🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨 We are delighted to invite submissions for the next QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📅 Date: 22-23 October 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online ⌛ Deadline: 28 June 2024
Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

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Community Archives & Heritage Group Scotland@CArchivesScot
20 Jun 2024
Today we’re celebrating #worldrefugeeday with collecting and preserving stories of LGBTQI refugees in Scotland. We are delivering a group oral history workshop, with the recording going to @natlibscot Part of the Refugee Festival Scotland official programme. Save our #archives
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Only TWO WEEKS left to submit your proposal for the Queer Heritage and Collections Network Symposium! 🌈 ⏳ DEADLINE: 28 June 2024
Queer Heritage and Collections Network@QueerHCN
14 May 2024
🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨 We are delighted to invite submissions for the next QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📅 Date: 22-23 October 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online ⌛ Deadline: 28 June 2024
Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org
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We are delighted to be kicking off our collaboration with ICOM Italy with this webinar on 'Museums, Gender and Queerness' on 14 June 2024! Register here*: icom-italia.org/musei-genere… *Please note that the working language for this event will be Italian.

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The Watt Institution@WattInstitution
3 Jun 2024
This #Pride month check out our digital exhibition, 'Pride: A Queer History' curated in partnership with Clyde Pride LGBT Youth Group which celebrates Queer figures in our collection. sway.cloud.microsoft/JHXj0MQ… @LGBTIScotland @QueerHCN @inverclyde @discinverclyde

Pride: A Queer History

'Pride: A Queer History' has been curated in partnership with, Clyde Pride LGBT Youth group to uncover the hidden queer histories of The Watt Institution. 

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Everything is set up here at the #MandHShow! Come see us at Stand X10 or at the networking session in the Ambience Lounge at 12:00 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Convention stand with two promotional banners with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network logo and photos of performers in heritage places.

ALT Convention stand with two promotional banners with the Queer Heritage and Collections Network logo and photos of performers in heritage places.
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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life@AncientHouseMus
15 May 2024
Don't hesitate to send in a submission for #QHCN. Our @AHTeenHC had an amazing experience presenting there in 2022. Here is a filmed version of their paper youtube.com/watch?v=uNbsOWZa… @kidsinmuseums @KTDnorfolk

Queering the Vikings - a film by Ancient House Teenage History Club

This film is based on Ancient House Teenage History Club's paper pr...

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Queer Heritage and Collections Network@QueerHCN
14 May 2024
🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨 We are delighted to invite submissions for the next QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📅 Date: 22-23 October 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online ⌛ Deadline: 28 June 2024
Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨 We are delighted to invite submissions for the next QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📅 Date: 22-23 October 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online ⌛ Deadline: 28 June 2024
Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

ALT Page 2 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

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Symposium 2024

This hybrid two-day symposium explored the innovative and meaningful queer heritage practice being developed by cultural organisations across the UK and beyond. Drawing inspiration from t…

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