QUEER GROVE
Exploring the history, culture and lifestyle of the legendary LGBTQIA+ safe haven of Cherry Grove, Fire Island. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Parker Sargent, we'll learn about the gay roots of the Grove and how the community continues to stay gay, through interviews of those who helped create this LGBTQ safe space and those who are keeping queer today.
QUEER GROVE
EPISODE 3: The Founding Families
When we’re talking about the queer history of Cherry Grove, it can seem easy to discount the influence of the straight people that were here first, but a lot of what they created in the early years, would be the foundation for the community when it became gay and is still very much part of how the space is utilized today.
A sense of togetherness, specialness and freedom.
That seems to be what was always in the heart of Cherry Grove.