Invisible Histories

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Last day. Queer History South 2026 virtual conference. Registration closes today. Visit invisiblehistory.org/qhs

Today is the final day to register for the virtual Queer History South Conference. Visit invisiblehistory.org/qhs

Queer History South 2026 Virtual Conference Feb 20-21. One week left to register. Register at invisiblehistory.org/qhs Register now for the virtual 2026 Queer History South Conference. The conference will be held online Feb 20-21, 2026. Visit the webpage below for full conference line up and more information. Queer History South is a conference that focuses on Southern LGBTQ archiving, history, education, and related topics. Registration closes Feb 18th.

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the virtual Queer History South conference on February 20-21. We can't wait to see you there!

Image of publications and programs related to Southern LGBTQ and social justice organizations and causes. Text reads What can I donate to the archive? Publications and programs

Obviously as an archive we are obsessed with publications. But did you know you don't need a large collection to donate to the archive? Have an old Pride guide? A program from a local organizing conference? We can absolutely work with you to preserve that history. Big or small we'll save it all!

Queer History South 2026 Virtual Conference Feb 20-21. One week left to register. Register at invisiblehistory.org/qhs Register now for the virtual 2026 Queer History South Conference. The conference will be held online Feb 20-21, 2026. Visit the webpage below for full conference line up and more information. Queer History South is a conference that focuses on Southern LGBTQ archiving, history, education, and related topics. Registration closes Feb 18th.

Registration for the virtual Queer History South conference closes one week from today on February 18th. Check out invisiblehistory.org/qhs to see the full schedule and register today!

Image of various t-shirts related to Southern LGBTQ and social justice organizations and causes. Text reads What can I donate to the archive? t-shirts

We love a good t-shirts and we know you do too. Got an old shirt lying around that you don't use anymore? If it's related to Southern LGBTQ history we want to save that shirt. Check out our website for how to contact us if you'd like to donate.

Image of tote bags, rainbow flags, bracelets, and lanyards related to Southern LGBTQ and social justice organizations and causes. Text reads What can I donate to the archive? bags, flags, and merch

Who needs lions, tigers, and bears when you've got bags, flags, and merch! Do you have small items related to Southern LGBTQ history that you'd like us to preserve? Check out our website for how to contact us and let's save that history together.

Image of various stickers and postcards related to Southern LGBTQ and social justice organizations and causes. Text reads What can I donate to the archive? Stickers, brochures, and postcards.

Gays love a sticker, amirite? If you've got a stamp, envelope, and sticker related to Southern LGBTQ history we'd love to preserve it! Check out our website for how to contact us and let's save that history.

If Federal Museums Aren’t Allowed to Tell the Truth About the Past, it’sTime to Start Supporting… By Michelle Caswell and Bergis Jules

As the Trump administration audits federal museums, defunds libraries, and pressures institutions to erase the past, community based archives remain vital sites of resistance.

We're honored to be feat alongside @invisiblehistories.bsky.social , Shorefront Legacy Center, & Community Archives Collab

The virtual Queer History South 2026 conference is less than a month away! But there's till time to register. Visit invisiblehistory.org/qhs to see the amazing schedule and grab your spot today!

Image of several buttons related to LGBTQ and social justice organizations and causes. Text reads: What can I donate to the archive? Buttons and Nametags. Invisible Histories.

You don't have to donate a large collection to be included in history. We've gotten collections of 40 boxes to 1 button. If you have a button related to Southern LGBTQ history we're happy to preserve it! Check out our website for how to contact us.

[gasps] Wow! Your gay vibe is sooo BIG 🥵😵🥰

Big Gay Vibes for the New Year from Invisible Histories and a series of photos from the archives and elsewhere that set the tone of: we're here, we're queer, get used to it.

More big gay vibes for your new year.

Big Gay Vibes for the New Year. Invisible Histories. Several scrapbook pages with random images from Invisible Histories archival collection and other gay items that make us smile. Have a big gay new year!

New Year. Same Us. Here are some photos to set the tone for 2026. We're here. We're queer. Get used to it.

Happy New Year! We can't wait to see y'all in the new space. Invisible Histories.

Happy New Year! We can't wait to see y'all in our new archival space in 2026!

Early Registration Happening Now! Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2025 early registration $200 early full institutional support $125 early no support $50 students Regular Registration Jan 1 - Feb 8th, normal registration $225 early full institutional support $150 early no support $60 students Late Registration Feb 9 - 18th, 2026 late registration $250 early full institutional support $175 early no support $80 students

We're quickly approaching the end of the year and the shift from early registration pricing to normal registration pricing. If you're planning to attend Queer History South, make sure to register before December 31 to get a cheaper rate.

In need of a last minute surprise gift for your bigoted uncle? How about submitting a donation to save Southern LGBTQ history in his name! Let Uncle Larry know somewhere there’s a photo of a Deep South drag queen preserved for eternity all in his name. Make the holidays Mary and gay! invisiblehistory.org/support

In need of a last minute surprise gift for your bigoted uncle? How about submitting a donation to save Southern LGBTQ history in his name! Let Uncle Larry know somewhere there’s a photo of a Deep South drag queen preserved for eternity all in his name. Make the holidays Mary and gay!

We All Deserve Rest. Invisible Histories will be closed from Dec 22-Jan 9 for winter Break. We will see y’all when we get back!

Invisible Histories will be closed from Dec 22-Jan 9 for winter Break. We will see y’all when we get back!

Thanks for mentioning us! We absolutely love Chicago ❤️

OPINION Community archives are the antidote to the erasure of LGBTQ+ history This month, President Trump chose to opt out of acknowledging World AIDS Day. It’s the first time the U.S. has not participated since the World Health Organization created this day in 1988 to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS and to commemorate the lives that have been lost to the deadly virus. From executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices on college campuses to the U.S.

OPINION Community archives are the antidote to the erasure of LGBTQ+ history

This month, President Trump chose to opt out of acknowledging World AIDS Day. It’s the first time the U.S. has not participated since the World Health Organization created this day in 1988 to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS…

Cover of the zine How to Spot AI Images on Social Media found at invisiblehistory.org in the zines section

Going to be around family that keeps posting weird AI photos on their Facebook this holiday season? What a great time to walk them through the exercises in our zine "How to Spot AI." Help fight disinformation one aunt at a time. Check out our website for the free digital file.

When Lindsay interviewed me back in the spring I knew that they were talking to other folks too, but I'm especially thrilled to be published in such good company as my friends Maigen and Margaret from @invisiblehistories.bsky.social.

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When I saw your name I was like "yes! This is a great story!"

Thank you for covering this important topic!

What a fantastic story! Thank you to @inthesetimes.com and so excited to be in the company of the super badass @qzap.bsky.social

Queer History South 2026 Early Registration Now Open Thru Dec 31 Register now for the virtual 2026 Queer History South Conference. The conference will be held online Feb 20-21, 2026. Visit the webpage below for full conference line up and more information. Queer History South is a conference that focuses on Southern LGBTQ archiving, history, education, and related topics. Register: https://invisiblehistory.org/qhs/

We are getting really close to the end of early registration of QHS 2026. Please make sure to get in on the conference early and save a little cash in the New Year.  We can't wait to have you there with us! Early registration will be open until December 31. invisiblehistory.org/qhs

Two green buttons, one larger, one smaller, that say "She/her/hers UAB"

Last week we picked up two pronoun buttons from someone who worked at a now closed university diversity office. This one hit hard as one of our founders used to work there. While it's egregious these services are being shut down, we are working to make sure their history is saved.

🧵 of good free #zines on ethical+safe digital preservation of protest & advocacy:
* always RTing @invisiblehistories.bsky.social's "How to Archive a Protest: A Field Guide for Southern Memory Workers" drive.google.com/file/d/1QtFT... +

I loved this zine! You can read it at invisiblehistory.org/zines-guides...

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