They include James Claiborne, director of public programs at the African American Museum of Philadelphia. That sentiment goes for all members of The Queer Spaces Project who are lending their time and passions for LGBTQ+ history in addition to Adair, Conner, and Skiba. “This project will be a laboratory for how to present and interpret queer history in a way that is more inclusive and creative, hopefully bringing everyone to the table,” Adair explained, adding that he’s “interested in how cultural organizations can experiment with engaging audiences in new ways.” PHILADELPHIA - The Queer Spaces Project is a new initiative recently launched to celebrate, document and and explore “the diverse histories, material culture and narratives of recreational spaces activated by Philadelphia’s queer communities.”īill Adair, an independent museum consultant, Alex Conner, an arts educator, and Bob Skiba, the archives coordinator at the William Way Center, spoke with the Philadelphia Gay News about the importance of both celebrating and preserving our history.