Led by Thomas Allen Harris, this workshop provides a unique space for attendees to share stories about the queer ancestors—mentors, friends, family members, or lovers—who have shaped their lives. Drawing inspiration from Harris’ own queer ancestor and mentor, Ellis Haizlip, this workshop aims to cultivate a space where a group of strangers can form community. Through the power of storytelling and intimate reflections, attendees will surface Provincetown’s queer presence and create a queer ecology that spans space, time, and difference while gaining valuable insight into the role storytelling has in producing collective understandings of our shared experiences.

This is an informal, inclusive, and supportive workshop that does not expect participants to have fully polished stories or storytelling skills. Participants are welcome to bring personal photographs to augment their stories.