The Stonewall National Monument in New York has been named one of the most endangered places in the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This decision comes amid increasing efforts from President Trump’s administration to control narratives surrounding LGBTQ+ history.

In February, the National Park Service (NPS) removed all references to transgender individuals from the official website entry commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. In a further attempt at erasure, they also removed the rainbow pride flag from the site in accordance with government-mandated guidelines.

Despite these actions, local activists and city officials managed to restore the flag within days of its removal, highlighting the ongoing tensions between preservationist ideals and political agendas. A lawsuit filed by the Gilbert Baker Foundation led to a temporary victory, allowing the pride flag to be flown beneath the US flag in Christopher Park.

The NPS has not reneged on erasing transgender and queer individuals from their official website entry, which has amplified ongoing attacks on transgender rights in the US. The National Trust argues that sustained advocacy is necessary to ensure accurate LGBTQ+ history remains visible.