Culturally Speaking: Our Past Matters - A History of Calgary's 2SLGBTQ+ Community | Heritage Park

Jan. 21, 2026

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Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, The Selkirk and the Railway Café are open Friday & Monday, April 3 & 6 for Easter. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026. Click here for full operating hours.


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Culturally Speaking: Our Past Matters – A History of Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ Community

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Step Into Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ History

Join Kevin Allen from the Calgary Gay History Project for an eye-opening look at the social and political moments that have shaped the community. Through fascinating stories and local history, you’re guaranteed to learn something new!

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Join Kevin Allen from the Calgary Gay History Project for an eye-opening look at the social and political moments that have shaped the community. Through fascinating stories and local history, you’re guaranteed to learn something new!

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

  • Dates: October 2025 – April 2026
    • March 11, 2026
    • April 8, 2026
  • Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: Railway Orientation Centre
  • Price: FREE. Please RSVP online in advance!

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Series Information

This event is part of the series: Culturally Speaking Presentation Series

About Kevin Allen

Get to Know Kevin

Kevin Allen is a fourth-generation Calgarian who has been documenting and profiling queer people and events for more than 30 years. Kevin started the Calgary Gay History Project in 2012 to uncover and preserve stories from Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ past.

The Project has achieved national recognition and led to the award-winning documentary film: Gross Indecency: The Everett Klippert Story; and the best-selling book Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary. Additionally, Kevin works as a senior election administrator for both Elections Canada and Elections Alberta.

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Know Before You Go

  • Event Access

    To access the Railway Orientation Centre, enter the Railway Café and proceed to the room on the right-hand side from the entrance.

  • Parking

    • Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots.
    • The Park Plus zone number is 8320.
    • Parking is free for the first 90 minutes.
    • Click here for more information.

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1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

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