The Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus

Graphic based off the front page of "The Lancaster Gay Era". Photo is: "PA Rural Gay Caucus at Philadelphia Pride Parade - 1976". Gift of Sam Deetz, 2013. LGBT-011 Sam Deetz Collection, Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections.

Introduction:

This exhibit will lay out the history of the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus. Specifically, it highlights the accomplishments of the organization such as public demonstrations for LGBTQ+ rights and the first Gay Education or Lobby Day, the Caucus’s key players, associated organizations, as well as how the Caucus pushed back against opposition they encountered.

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