Rainbow Flag: Symbol of LGBTQ+ Pride and Its San Francisco Roots
Learn how the rainbow flag introduced a new era of LGBTQ+ pride in San Francisco in 1978.
San Francisco's historic events have shaped the city’s unique character and cultural legacy. From the tumultuous days of the Gold Rush to the ground-breaking Summer of Love, the city has played a central role in major historical movements. Learn about the 1906 earthquake and fire that reshaped San Francisco, or the civil rights activism that has thrived in this forward-thinking city. Each event has left a lasting mark, making San Francisco a key destination for understanding American history.