THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
What a memorable LGBTQ History Month!
From drag shows and coffee dates to walking tours and new murals, October was jam packed with exciting events. We were amazed and grateful for all of the support and interest in our mission of sharing Kentucky’s LGBTQ history. As the archive easily shows, LGBTQ Kentuckians have always had a presence in our Commonwealth, and we have every right to be protected, included, and celebrated.
That’s why we need the Faulkner Morgan Archive. The archive shines a light on our community’s stories, ensuring they are saved, shared, and remembered for all Kentuckians. These stories help us know our past, they help us understand our present, and they help us fight for a better future.
Read below to see just how much fun we had all month long!
We are so grateful for our many, many supporters who donated during LGBTQ History Month and throughout the year. Your donations ensure that LGBTQ stories from Kentucky will be protected, honored, and shared for generations to come. In a time of political backlash, your support is more than generosity, it’s an act of resistance and hope. It ensures that we are able to continue recording and preserving the stories that have too often been overlooked or erased.
We are so grateful that you are joining us
as we share Kentucky’s LGBTQ history!
Want to see your name on this list? Consider the Faulkner Morgan Archive in your year-end giving. Easy, secure donations can be made by clicking the link below
Local Legends:
A Drag Show Fundraiser
Thanks to you, we raised nearly $4,000 from Local Legends: A Drag Show Fundraiser!!! This money will go directly towards FMA’s Annual Fund to help us share Kentucky’s LGBTQ history! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This could not have been possible without our incredible cast
⭐️ Sasha Grant
⭐️ LaNora Takie
⭐️ Lady M
⭐️ LaToya BaCall
⭐️ Jenna Jive (performing in honor of Chelsea Pearl)
⭐️ Cadillac S Seville
🎤 Co-Hosts Uma Jewels and Petty Giuliana Poussey
A huge thank you to Crossings Lexington for hosting us! 🪩
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors!
🥇 Evergreen Community Supports, LLC
🥈 Bourne Bookkeeping
🥉 Custom LogoWare
🥉 Steven Morrissey
🥉 Bites of the Bluegrass
🥉 The Willow
Photos by Lochafoto
NEW Henry Faulkner Mural!
The Faulkner Morgan Archive is excited to announce the completion of a new LGBTQ mural in downtown Lexington! 🏳️🌈🎉
This new mural is the first piece of public artwork or landmark in the U.S. dedicated to the life and legacy of Henry Faulkner. Wylie Caudill created this mural using an illustration created by Cricket Press for Henry's 100th birthday and incorporated various elements from Faulkner's paintings.
We had amazing time seeing everyone at the Live Mural Paint Party!
The mural is located at 162 Church St, right around the corner from the mural of Sweet Evening Breeze, “The Mother of Us All,” by Gaia. That mural was the first piece of public art in Lexington dedicated to an LGBTQ Kentuckian. This mural of Henry Faulkner is the second. Having these two murals in close proximity to each other is deeply meaningful as Sweets housed Henry when he was a young, gay man. Together, these murals will speak to their relationship and the incredible impact and legacy that the pair had on Lexington’s LGBTQ community. 🌈✨
This mural was made possible due to generous financial support from LexArts, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and Griffin VanMeter, with additional assistance from PRHBTN. A huge thank you to Wylie Caudill for donating his time and labor to create such a wonderful artwork. Shoutout to Muse Marketing & Design for these wonderful photos.
Henry Faulkner
Mural Dedication & Birthday Party
The Faulkner Morgan Archive invites you to join us as we celebrate the birthday of Henry
Faulkner and dedicate the first piece of public art dedicated to his life and legacy!
📆 Saturday, January 9, 2027
🎤 Brief Remarks at 3:00pm
@ The Mural • 162 Church St
🥂 Reception from 3:15pm-5:30pm
@ Georgie’s Social House • 161 N Limestone
Celebrate with us with brief remarks at the mural at 3:00pm
with a reception immediately following at Georgie’s Social House.
🏳️🌈 Heavy hors d'oeuvres! Cash Bar! Queer history! 🏳️🌈
Tabling/Presenting
Across the State!
From the Corbin Pride Festival to the Lexington Warehouse Block Party, Boone County Pride Festival, and Georgetown’s Toyota Offices, we worked hard to share Kentucky’s LGBTQ history to as many people as possible across the state! Interested in having FMA table at your event or present to your organization or business? Reach out to us at info@faulknermorgan.org.
