September 18, 2017

New History Center Exhibit Highlights LGBT Experiences In Indiana

Dozens of Indiana residents are sharing their stories of what it’s like to be part of the LGBT community in a new exhibit at the Indiana History Center. 

Indianapolis photographer Mark Lee conducted the interviews featured in the exhibit.

“To me it was very important to get a variety of input so that when people look at this 100 years from now they will be able to have a better idea of what life was really like during this period of our history,” he says.

The Indiana Historical Society started collecting photographs and personal items for the exhibit a few years ago. Then Lee reached out to a few people that he knew to share their experiences. 

“When we were done with the interview they would all of a sudden be like, 'well have you talked to so and so,' or  'you really need to talk to this person, that would be a great person for you to interview.'”

Lee says the stories come from a wide variety of individuals yet all have a common message of acceptance and love.

The exhibit will run through Nov. 4.

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